Jack Collins

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Collins...
2 fl oz Berneroy Fine Calvados
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 3 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda, stir and serve with straws.

Garnish:

Lemon slice

Comment:

Apple brandy makes a great base spirit in this refreshing classic.

Origin:

A Collins named after its applejack (apple brandy) base.

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