Gin · Classic · IBA official recipe
John Collins
A crisp, citrusy gin highball with a gentle fizz.
- Glass
- Highball
- Technique
- Stirred
- Strength
- 10% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 5 min
The John Collins is a refreshing take on the classic Collins, swapping whisky for gin. It balances the botanical notes of the spirit with bright lemon and a touch of sweetness. The soda water adds a light, effervescent finish that keeps the drink feeling clean and easy to sip. It is a perfect choice for warm afternoons or as a pre-dinner drink when you want something crisp rather than heavy. The result is a balanced, thirst-quenching cocktail that highlights the gin without overpowering it.
Ingredients
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup directly into the glass.
Gin 45 ml1½ oz4.5 cl Lemon Juice 30 ml1 oz3 cl Simple Syrup 15 ml½ oz1.5 clStir gently to combine the ingredients and chill the drink.
Top up with soda water and give it one final gentle stir.
Soda Water 60 ml2 oz6 clGarnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.
Garnish: Lemon slice and maraschino cherry
The story
The reference suggests using Old Tom Gin to make a Tom Collins.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
