A John Collins is a cocktail which was attested to in 1869, but may be older. It is believed to have originated with a headwaiter of that name who worked at Limmer’s Old House in Conduit Street in Mayfair, which was a popular London hotel and coffee house around 1790–1817.[1][2]
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Ingredients
GIN
45 ml | 1 1/2 oz | 3 parts | 1 jiggers
LEMON JUICE
30 ml | 1 oz | 2 parts | 2/3 jiggers
SUGAR (SIMPLE SYRUP)
15 ml | 1/2 oz | 1 parts | 1/3 jiggers
CARBONATED WATER
60 ml | 2 oz | 4 parts | 1 1/3 jiggers
Garnish
Lemon Slice
Maraschino Cherry
Directions
Add ingredients to cocktail shaker. Shake with ice. Strain over ice and serve in Collins glass. Garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry.
Alcohol: Gin
Mix: Lemon Juice, Sugar, Carbonated Water
Garnish: Lemon Slice, Maraschino Cherry
Drinkware: Collins Glass
Served: On the rocks; poured over ice
