John Collins
Ingredients
4.5 cl | Gin |
30 ml | Lemon juice |
15 ml | Simple syrup |
60 ml | Soda water |
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Details
Flavor:
Base:
Gin
Decoration:
Lemon slice, Maraschino cherry
Glass:
Highball Glass
Strength:
Preparation
Step 1:
Pour all ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
Step 2:
Gently stir and garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.
The John Collins
The "John Collins" is a classic cocktail made with Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. It is closely related to the "Tom Collins," which features a similar ingredient list but is made with whiskey or brandy instead of gin. The history of the John Collins dates back to the 19th century. The name of the cocktail is said to be attributed to a waiter named John Collins, who worked at Limmer's Old House Tavern in London and first prepared the cocktail. The John Collins was first documented in Jerry Thomas's "The Bartender's Guide" in 1869 and has since been a popular drink in bars worldwide. The John Collins is a refreshing cocktail with a pleasant acidity and a slightly bitter gin aroma. It is perfect as an aperitif or a summer beverage. For a fruitier version, you can also add fresh fruits like raspberries or blackberries.