Vodka Collins
The Vodka Collins is a citrusy fizz made with Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Soda Water. It is stirred and served in a collins glass, about 8% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Collins glass
- Served
- Highball
- Strength
- About 8% ABV
- Family
- Collins & Fizz
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlVodka
- 30mlLemon Juice
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- 90mlSoda Water
How to make it
- Build vodka, lemon and syrup in highball with ice.
- Top with soda.
- Stir gently.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Vodka Collins
The tall, narrow Collins glass is named after the Collins family of drinks, not the other way round.
Missing something?
- No Vodka? Use Citrus Vodka (Adds a lemon note)
- 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 Vodka, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup
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