Smirnoff Collins
We replace gin with Smirnoff Red vodka in this take on the classic Tom Collins to create the perfect long drink.
Ingredients
50ml
Smirnoff No.21 Vodka
25ml
Lemon Juice
15ml
Simple Syrup (2:1 ratio)
100ml
Soda
1
Lemon Wheel (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Cocktail shaker
1
Hawthorne strainer
1
Tongs
Serves:
1
Method
Preparation
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Shake all the ingredients except the Soda with ice.
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Strain into an ice-filled Highball.
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Top with Soda.
- Garnish with a Lemon Wheel.
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Alcohol content
Alcohol content:
15g 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.
