What ingredients do I need for John Collins?

To make John Collins, you need: 1 Maraschino Cherry, 2 oz Soda Water, ½ oz Simple Syrup, 1 Orange, 1 oz Lemon Juice, 1 ½ oz Gin.

How do I make John Collins?

Pour all ingredients directly into highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Note: Use ‘Old Tom’ Gin for Tom Collins. Garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry. Add a dash of Angostura bitters (optional based on your preference).

What glass should I use for John Collins?

John Collins is traditionally served in a Collins Glass.

Is John Collins an alcoholic drink?

Yes, John Collins is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in John Collins?

John Collins contains approximately 184 calories per serving.

John Collins

Name: John Collins
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 Maraschino Cherry; 2 oz Soda Water; ½ oz Simple Syrup; 1 Orange; 1 oz Lemon Juice; 1 ½ oz Gin

Gin, fresh lemon and simple syrup built over ice and topped with soda, cherry and citrus. The tall, unhurried cousin of the gin sour.

11% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

184 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Maraschino Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Soda Water· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
Simple Syrup· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Agave Syrup — cleaner sweetness, Honey Syrup — floral sweetness
Orange(optional)· not in your bar1
Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
Gin· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical