Collins
Sub-family of Sour
A sour lengthened with soda water and served tall over ice. Combines the balanced flavors of a sour with the refreshing effervescence of a highball.
Formula
Spirit + Citrus + Sweetener + Soda
Classic ratio: 2:1:0.75:top
Riwayat
1870s
· London, England
Named after John Collins, a bartender at Limmer's Hotel in London. The Tom Collins became the most famous variant. The Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874 made it a national sensation.
Key Variations
Tom Collins, John Collins, Vodka Collins, French 75
