Colonel Collins

Serve in a Collins glass...
2	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
	Top up with	Soda (club soda) or sparkling water

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange slice & cherry on stick (sail)

Comment:

Classic Collins variation.

About:

Sweetened, soured and diluted bourbon.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 201 calories in one serving of Colonel Collins.

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