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John Collins

By Colleen Graham, About.com

Collins Glass

Glass Guide- Collins Glass

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:

  1. Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar syrup in a collins glass with ice cubes.
  2. Stir thoroughly.
  3. Top with club soda.
  4. 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.

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