Original Collins
CLASSIC · GENEVER

Original Collins

The forerunner of the Tom Collins, built on malty Dutch genever rather than gin.

Ingredients
Genever40 ml
Lemon Juice20 ml
Simple Syrup20 ml
Soda Water50 ml
Ice Cubes
Lemon Wheel
Glassware
Highball
Chilled.
Method
  1. 1

    Add 40 ml genever, 20 ml lemon juice and 20 ml simple syrup to a shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10-12 seconds, until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.

  4. 4

    Top with 50 ml soda water and stir once gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Add a straw and garnish with a lemon wheel.

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From the Bartender

Genever's malt-wine base gives this Collins more body than a gin version — shake hard but briefly, so the soda still has room to lift the drink.

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