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John Collins (cocktail)
Long drink of London dry gin, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see John Collins.
A John Collins is a long drink of London dry gin, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water, which was attested in 1869, but may be older. It is believed to have originated with a headwaiter of that name who worked at Limmer's Old House in Conduit Street in Mayfair, which was a popular London hotel and coffee house around 1790–1817.[1][2] It is essentially a variant of Tom Collins, evidently a latter name for the same drink.[1]
Quick Facts IBA official cocktail, Type ...
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Type | Mixed drink |
Base spirit | |
Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
Standard garnish | Lemon slice and maraschino cherry |
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IBA specified ingredients† |
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Preparation | Pour all ingredients directly into a Collins glass filled with ice. Stir gently. |
Notes | Use "Old Tom" Gin for Tom Collins. |
† John Collins recipe at International Bartenders Association |
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