John Collins
Johnnie Walker Black Label is mixed with lemon, sugar and soda in this balanced and tasty classic.
Ingredients
1.5oz
Johnnie Walker Black Label
0.75oz
Lemon Juice
0.5oz
Sugar Syrup
1
Soda to fill
1
Lemon Wedge
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Cocktail Shaker
1
Hawthorne Strainer
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
1
Method
Preparation
1. Add all ingredients to an ice-filled Highball glass.2. Stir to combine.3. Top with Soda water and garnish with a Lemon wedge.Alcohol Content
Alcohol content:
15.8 g per serve
Interesting facts
The Collins is a classic cocktail that is typically made with a base spirit, most commonly gin, along with lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water. This sour cocktail is served long over ice in a tall, round glass that’s named after the drink itself.
History of the drink
As a classic cocktail, the Collins has become a popular choice among cocktail enthusiasts and is widely recognized for its refreshing taste. Its oriGins can be traced back to the Limmer's Inn – a dive bar that was a popular haunt among sporting types during the 19th Century. John Collins, who worked as a bartender at the inn, is credited with creating the cocktail that bears his name. The Limmer's Inn, located on Conduit Street in London was well-known for its Gin punch as early as 1814. It’s believed that the Collins cocktail may have evolved from this popular drink of the time.
