John Collins
Cocktail Recipe
The John Collins is a whiskey-based variation of the classic Collins family of cocktails, which date back to the 19th century. Following the familiar mix of spirit, lemon, sugar, and soda, the John Collins swaps gin for whiskey (in this case, bourbon) creating a slightly richer take on this long-standing style of drink.
Ingredients
- BourbonWe recommend Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, 700ml1.5oz
- Fresh lemon juice0.75oz
- Simple syrup1 part sugar dissolved over heat into 1 part water0.25oz
- SodaTo top up
- Lemon wheel1
- Maraschino cherry1
- Ice
Number of servings
01
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Spoon
Bartender tip: The bigger the ice, the better. Smaller chunks of ice melt faster, diluting the flavours of your cocktail.
Everyone knows the Tom Collins, but few know his older brother - the John Collins. A simple yet delicious serve from the 19th century, it set the standard for modern highball cocktails.
Everyone knows the Tom Collins, but few know his older brother - the John Collins. A simple yet delicious serve from the 19th century, it set the standard for modern highball cocktails.
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