Garnish:
Orange slice & Luxardo Maraschino cherry on stick (sail)
How to make:
SHAKE first three ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda, stir and serve with straws.
| 2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 5/6 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.
Review:
Sweetened, soured and diluted bourbon.
History:
For the full story behind the origins of the Collins and its many variations see our Collins page.
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 12.9% alc./vol. (25.8° proof)
- 19.4 grams of pure alcohol
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