About The John Collins
Debuting in 1869’s Steward and Barkeeper's Manual . Some cocktail historians also pinpoint popular cocktails similar in composition in New York City a decade earlier. The Tom Collins variation appeared a few decades later and used Old Tom style Gin (hence the name change). The John Collins is a true classic in the world of mixology.
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Gin
1 oz. Lemon Juice
½ oz. Simple Syrup
Fill Carbonated Water
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Lemon Wedge and Maraschino Cherry for Garnish
Cocktail Profile
Rating: 4 Stars
Served: On the Rocks
Strength: Light
Difficulty: Simple
Flavor: Spirit Forward
Method:
Pour all ingredients directly into highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish. Add a dash of Angostura bitters.
