Collins

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Serve in

a Collins glass...
2 fl oz Rutte Old Simon Genever
1 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup
Top up with Soda (club soda) or sparkling water
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How to make:

SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice & strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda, stir and serve with straws.

Garnish:

Orange slice & Luxardo Maraschino cherry on stick (sail)

Comment:

Some say the John/Tom Collins was originally made with jenever. So is this the original or an adaptation on the Tom Collins. We will probably never know, but it tastes great.

About:

For the full story behind the origins of the Collins and its many variations see our Collins page.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 148 calories in one serving of Collins.

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