# John Collins

A cooling gin, lemon, and soda highball with gentle sweetness and plenty of ice.

Strength: 15% ABV

## Ingredients

- 60 ml [Gin](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/gin.md) — Use Old Tom gin to make a Tom Collins.
- 30 ml [Fresh lemon juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lemon-juice.md)
- 10 ml [Simple syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/simple-syrup.md)
- 60 ml [Soda water](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/soda-water.md)

## Glassware

Highball glass

## Garnish

- Lemon slice
- Maraschino cherry

## Method

1. Pour the ingredients directly into an ice-filled highball glass.
2. Stir gently.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/john-collins
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/john-collins-66be1f65.webp
- Recipe source: https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/john-collins/