The Ultimate Ketel One Blue Collins
Enjoy this orange twist on the Collins, which could be a contender for this year’s ultimate summer highball.
Ingredients
45ml
Ketel One Vodka
15ml
Mandarin Napoleon
15ml
Lemon Juice
5ml
Sugar Syrup (2:1 Ratio)
30ml
Soda
1
Orange Slice (Garnish)
1
Cherry (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Cocktail Shaker
1
Hawthrone Strainer
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
1
Method
Preparation
- Shake all the ingredients except the Soda Water with ice.
- Strain into an ice-filled Highball Glass.
- Top with Soda.
- Garnish with an Orange Slice and Cherry.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content:
18.9g 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.
