| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 270ml |
What is John Collins?
The John Collins is a classic cocktail made by building dry gin with lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda water, with an ABV of approximately 11%.
Named after an actual 19th century London bartender, this cocktail is the original of the "Collins" category.
Combining lemon's brightness with soda's effervescence, it's a refreshing long drink perfect for hot summer days.
John Collins ABV
John Collins has an ABV of approximately 11%, placing it in the lower range for cocktails.
Dry gin (40%) at 45ml combined with lemon juice, sugar syrup, and 60ml soda water creates roughly 11%.
Similar to Gin and Tonic (10%) and Gin Fizz (10%), it can be enjoyed lightly in highball style. Carbonation and lemon smoothly soften the alcohol.
John Collins Ingredients
- 45ml - Dry Gin
- 30ml - Lemon Juice
- 15ml - Simple Syrup
- 60ml - Soda water
John Collins Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add dry gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
Note: While some variations use bourbon, the IBA recipe standardizes with gin.
John Collins Taste
John Collins opens with lemon's bright acidity and soda's lively effervescence.
Dry gin's juniper and botanical notes then spread subtly, while sugar syrup's sweetness gently wraps the acidity. A clean, refreshing finish is characteristic.
Recommended for those wanting sweet-sour, refreshing long drinks, or seeking a cooling cocktail on hot days.
John Collins History
The John Collins is named after John Collins, the head waiter at Limmer's Hotel in Mayfair, London in the 1860s. The cocktail he created became popular among guests, and his name stuck.
The original recipe used genever (Dutch gin). When made with Old Tom gin, it was called "Tom Collins." In modern times, with dry gin being standard, the distinction has blurred.
In 1874 America, there was a prank called the "Tom Collins Hoax." People would trick friends by saying "Tom Collins is going around talking bad about you," sending them to bars to confront him. Some say this contributed to the Tom Collins cocktail's popularity.
