John Collins

Name: John Collins
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: London dry gin — 60 ml; Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 25 ml; Sugar syrup — 15 ml; Soda water — 50 ml

A sour, refreshing and bubbly gin cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 15.7%

Ingredients

~193 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin60 ml
Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)25 ml
Sugar syrup15 ml
Soda water50 ml

Garnish

Orange wheel
Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake the first 3 ingredients with ice: London dry gin 60 mlLemon juice 25 mlSugar syrup 15 ml
Strain into the ice-filled glass while also pouring Soda water 50 ml
Garnish with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry on a skewer

History

John Collins is a classic long drink rooted in 19th-century London, attributed to a headwaiter named John Collins at Limmer’s Hotel. It features a refreshing balance of sour lemon and sweetness, matched with London dry gin and soda for a crisp and lively profile. The cocktail has inspired numerous variations and remains a timeless favorite.