The John Collins Cocktail

Description

Similar to a Tom Collins, the John Collins is made with bourbon whiskey instead of gin, but still mixes in lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda to make a refreshing cocktail. Serve with straws.

Ingredients

  • 2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey
  • 1 fluid ounce lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 2 cups ice, divided
  • 2 fluid ounces club soda
  • 1 orange slice
  • 1 lemon slice
  • 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. Combine bourbon
  2. lemon juice
  3. and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice
  4. cover
  5. and shake until chilled. Strain into a Collins glass. Add 1 cup ice
  6. fill with club soda
  7. and stir.
  8. Garnish with orange and lemon slices and a maraschino cherry.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Servings: 1

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