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Asta Collins

By Toby Maloney

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Vodka and Campari Collins cocktail garnished with a lime.
Photo by Zachary James Johnston

The first and only vodka drink on our opening menu at The Violet Hour was intended to be the opposite of what vodka drinkers expected, so it’s pretty and pink and long and bubbly, but also has a decent bitter kick. Surprise! Pink doesn’t always mean sweet as candy and less sophisticated. So many eyebrows raised in alarm upon first sip, then eased into the deliciousness with a satisfied smile (okay, some were quickly sent back, too—it was 2007, after all). For those who want an even more adventurous ride on this train, try the drink made with a big juniper-y gin or a blanco tequila instead of neutral vodka.

This recipe was excerpted from 'The Bartender's Manifesto' by Toby Maloney. Buy the full book on Amazon.

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