Modern: Spruce Collins

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  • Makes

    1

    Drink
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

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The Spruce Collins captures Alaska’s wild essence, blending juniper-rich gin with tart lemon and fragrant spruce tips. You can also use fir tips, but be careful not to use leaves from the yew plant, as they are toxic. Inspired by the state’s vast forests and crisp air, this refreshing twist on a classic Tom Collins is a toast to the Last Frontier’s untamed beauty.