John Collins

Johnnie Walker Black Label is mixed with lemon, sugar and soda in this balanced and tasty classic.

Serves:

Ingredients

1.5oz Johnnie Walker Black Label

0.75oz Lemon Juice

0.5oz Sugar Syrup

1 Soda to fill

1 Lemon Wedge

Equipment

1 Highball Glass

1 Cocktail Shaker

1 Hawthorne Strainer

1 Bar Spoon

1 Tongs

method

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:

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.