John Collins

A Collins-style gin highball with lemon, syrup, and soda water.

IBA ClassicClassicGinRefreshingCitrusBubbles
A tall John Collins cocktail served over ice in a Collins glass, garnished with an orange wheel and a red maraschino cherry.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Highball
Ice Build over ice
Tools None

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Gin London Dry gin works fine.
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice Fresh lemon is best.
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup Adjust to taste.
  • Top with Soda water Adds the fizz.

How to make it

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Top with soda water.
  4. Stir gently.
  5. Garnish with lemon if you have it.

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