The John Collins Cocktail
Total Time
20 min
14m prep · 6m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Easy
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The John Collins cocktail is similar to a Tom Collins but features bourbon whiskey instead of gin. It still mixes in club soda, simple syrup, and lemon juice to make a refreshing cocktail. Serve with a straw.

Ingredients

  • 2 fluids ounces bourbon whiskey
  • 1 fluid ounce lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 2 cups ice , divided
  • 2 fluids ounces club soda
  • 1 orange slice
  • 1 lemon slice
  • 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Garnish with orange and lemon slices and a maraschino cherry.

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