The John Collins is a tasty bourbon sour that makes a great summer evening mixed drink. All Collins cocktails are popular and good drinks to know and in all there are two basic options for the sour component. Option 1 is below with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Option 2 is to replace those two ingredients with a sour mix, which can be either bottled or, preferably, a fresh sour mix.
There are other many “Collins” drinks that vary because of the base liquor: ie. Tom Collins, Vodka Collins, Juan Collins.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz sugar syrup
- club soda
- maraschino cherry for garnish
- orange slice for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar syrup in a collins glass with ice cubes.
- Stir thoroughly.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with the cherry and orange slice.
Note: Sometimes a mixing tin is place on the glass and the mix is given a quick shake prior to adding the soda.
