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The John Collins Cocktail

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Recipe Summary The John Collins Cocktail

Similar to a Tom Collins, the John Collins is made with bourbon whiskey instead of gin, but still mixes in lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda to make a refreshing cocktail. Serve with straws.

Ingredients | Tom Collins Drink History

2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey

1 fluid ounce lemon juice

1 teaspoon simple syrup

2 cups ice, divided

2 fluid ounces club soda

1 orange slice

1 lemon slice

1 maraschino cherry

Directions

Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a Collins glass. Add 1 cup ice, fill with club soda, and stir.

Garnish with slice of orange and lemon and a maraschino cherry.

Info | Tom Collins Drink History

prep: 5 mins total: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 cocktail

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