🍋 John Collins

The bourbon version of the classic Tom Collins

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake for 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with club soda.
  5. Stir gently once to combine.
  6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.

Pro Tips

📚 Name History

The original "John Collins" used genever (Dutch gin), while "Tom Collins" used Old Tom gin. When made with bourbon, it keeps the John Collins name.

🥤 The Right Glass

Use a tall Collins glass (12-14 oz) to accommodate the soda and ice properly.

💧 Soda Technique

Add the soda last and stir gently. Over-stirring releases the carbonation and makes the drink flat.

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