Ingredients
- 60 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 90 ml Soda water
- Garnish Lemon wheel
Preparation
- Shake vodka, lemon and syrup with ice.
- Strain into a Collins glass over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Top with soda.
- Garnish with lemon wheel. A wheel is a thin, round cross-section slice of the whole fruit.
Origin Story
The Vodka Collins is a variation of the classic Tom Collins, which dates back to the 19th century. This modern adaptation gained popularity as vodka became a more widely used spirit in cocktails.