John Collins Cocktail - A Couple Cooks
The John Collins cocktail is a whiskey spin on the classic Tom Collins! This bubbly highball drink never disappoints.
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- What it is: The John Collins is a citrusy, bubbly whiskey (or gin) highball made with lemon juice, sugar, and club soda, traditionally served in a Collins or highball glass over ice. This classic combines bright lemon with a light, refreshing finish from soda water.[1][4]
- Common variations: Bourbon or rye whiskey is typical today, though gin versions exist; some recipes emphasize a stronger lemon punch or a drier finish depending on the whiskey choice and sweetness level.[2][4]
- Popular guidance for making it: Shake the spirit with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, strain over ice, top with club soda, and garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry for color.[4][1]
Illustration example (1 drink, approximate profile):
- Ingredients: 2 oz whiskey (bourbon or rye), 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, top with club soda
- Method: Shake the first three ingredients with ice, strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, top with club soda, garnish with lemon and cherry
- ABV: ~8–12% depending on whiskey and soda proportion
If you’d like, I can tailor a John Collins recipe to your preferred whiskey type (bourbon vs rye), sweetness level, or garnish, and provide a concise, step-by-step prep for Prague-friendly access to ingredients.