John Collins
Base Spirit
Gin
Flavour Type
Citrus, Sweet
Cocktail Type
Classic
A refreshing cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.
Origin/History
Named after John Collins, a head waiter in London in the late 1800s.
Serving Instructions
Combine ingredients in a shaker, shake, pour over ice in a Collins glass, top with soda.
Occassion
Anytime, Summer
Year of Creation
19th century
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Lemon slice, maraschino cherry
Aroma
Citrusy, Sweet
Texture/Consistency
Effervescent
Pairings
Light appetizers, seafood
Fun Facts
A classic cocktail named after John Collinsknown for its simplicity and refreshing taste.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake well with ice
Ingredients
- Gin
- Lemon juice
- Sugar syrup
- Soda water
Preparation Method
- 45 ml gin
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- topped with soda water
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