What ingredients are in a John Collins?

2 oz Bourbon, 1 oz Lemon Juice, 1 tsp superfine Sugar, 3 oz Club soda, 1 Maraschino cherry, 1 Orange

What glass do you use for a John Collins?

A John Collins is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a John Collins?

A John Collins has an estimated ABV of 7,64%.

How many calories are in a John Collins?

A John Collins contains approximately 228 calories per serving.

John Collins

Bourbon Collins

Copo Collins glass

Dificuldade Hard

Calorias ~228 kcal

ABV 7,64%

Ingredientes

Bourbon 2 oz
Lemon Juice 1 oz
Sugar 1 tsp superfine
Club soda 3 oz
Maraschino cherry 1
Orange 1

Instruções

Pour all ingredients directly into highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish. Add a dash of Angostura bitters.

IBA

O John Collins é um clássico coquetel Collins americano que substitui o bourbon pelo gin de um Tom Collins, combinando-o com suco de limão, açúcar superfino e água com gás em um copo Collins alto. Também conhecido como Bourbon Collins, preserva o caráter refrescante e efervescente da família Collins enquanto adiciona a profundidade de caramelo e baunilha do uísque americano. É decorado com uma cereja maraschino e laranja.

History & Origins

The Collins cocktail family originated in 19th-century Britain, named for a waiter at Limmer's Hotel in London, before evolving into numerous regional variations across the United States. The John Collins — using bourbon rather than gin or Old Tom gin — became particularly popular in the American South and Midwest, where bourbon was the spirit of choice. It appears in IBA documentation as a recognized style.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Lemon citrus, bourbon's caramel-vanilla, and the light herbal note of the soda. Palate: Refreshing and effervescent — bourbon's richness is brightened by lemon's tartness, sweetened by the sugar, and lifted by the soda's carbonation. Finish: Clean and citrusy, with a warm bourbon tail and a faint maraschino sweetness.

citrus effervescent bourbon sweet refreshing

Pro Tip

Use superfine sugar for instant dissolution, and add the soda over the back of a spoon to preserve carbonation; garnish with both orange and cherry.

Técnicas Utilizadas

Shaking

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Data verified Setembro 2017

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