In contrast to a Tom Collins, the John Collins cocktail uses bourbon whiskey rather than gin. Club soda, simple syrup, and lemon juice are still combined to create a delicious cocktail. With a straw, please.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 5 mins |
| Servings: | 1 |
Ingredients
- 2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey
- 1 fluid ounce lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- 2 cups ice, divided
- 2 fluid ounces club soda
- 1 orange slice
- 1 lemon slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover, and shake until chilled. Strain into a Collins glass. Add 1 cup ice, fill with club soda, and stir.
- Garnish with orange and lemon slices and a maraschino cherry.
Reviews
I have always thought the John Collins was much less popular than it deserved to be, and this recipe gets the proportions just right. Recently, I tried substituting Meadowland High Desert simple syrup for my homemade syrup, and that took this highball to a whole other level. The Meadowland syrups are a bit pricey, but upgrading the syrup in this drink is a lot more cost-effective than splurging on top-shelf bourbon.
I gave this a try when I saw LTH’s photo! I had to make some changes according to what I had on hand! I subbed pink champagne for the club soda and a raspberry for the cherry. I also doubled the simple syrup because unlike LTH, I like sweet drinks! This was VERY good! John Collins can come to my party anytime! =D
I stumbled upon this while searching for a faceless drink recipe to celebrate the fact I’m finally again able to upload photos to AR! Oh happy day. I had everything on hand, save the garnishes, and whipped this up in mere minutes. I’m a beer girl at heart, but enjoy a whiskey and soda occasionally as a nightcap, so this seemed up my alley. I was worried it’d be too sweet, but it’s not bad at all. I did sup Diet 7-Up for club soda and it still wasn’t too sweet. Cheers!