John Collins

• Maraschino Cherry(optional)1
• Soda Water2 oz
• Simple Syrup½ oz
• Orange(optional)1
• Lemon Juice1 oz
• Gin1 ½ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep John Collins close to the original.

• Instead of Soda Water

  • Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
  • Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge

• Instead of Simple Syrup

  • Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
  • Honey Syrup— floral sweetness

• Instead of Lemon Juice

  • Lime Juice— sharper, greener

• Instead of Gin

  • Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
  • Vodka— cleaner, less botanical

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour all ingredients directly into highball glass filled with ice.

2. 2

   Stir gently.

3. 3

   Note: Use ‘Old Tom’ Gin for Tom Collins.

4. 4

   Garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry.

5. 5

   Add a dash of Angostura bitters (optional based on your preference).