John Collins
The John Collins is a citrusy fizz made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Soda Water. It is stirred and served in a highball glass, about 9% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Served
- Highball
- Strength
- About 9% ABV
- Family
- Collins & Fizz
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 45mlGin
- 30mlLemon Juice
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- 60mlSoda Water
How to make it
- Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with lemon and cherry.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the John Collins
Originally made with genever and named after a London waiter. Tom Collins uses Old Tom gin.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
All swaps for Gin, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup
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