Fizz

John Collins

Name: John Collins
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon; 30 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Simple syrup; 90 ml Soda water

Served in a Collins glass

Ingredients

60 ml Bourbon
30 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup
90 ml Soda water

Preparation

Shake bourbon, lemon and syrup with ice. Strain into a Collins glass over ice and top with soda.

Garnish

Lemon wheel, cherry

Origin story

The John Collins is a variation of the Tom Collins, believed to have originated in the early 20th century, named after a bartender named John Collins. This drink reflects the enduring appeal of refreshing, fizzy cocktails.