John Collins

A shaken cocktail made with Bourbon, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, served in a highball (collins) glass.

• Shaken
• Highball (Collins)
• On the Rocks
• Whiskey

Ingredients

• 2 ozBourbon
• 1 ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ¾ ozSimple Syrup
• TopSoda Water
• GarnishLemon Wheel & Maraschino Cherry

How to make a John Collins

1. Add 2 oz Bourbon, 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice, ¾ oz Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a highball (collins) glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Top with Soda Water.
5. Garnish with lemon wheel & maraschino cherry.

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