Vodka Collins
The Quirky Foodster Team
Collins glass
Glass
Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
Method
- Shake the vodka, lemon juice and syrup with ice.
- Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.
Description: The vodka member of the Collins family, tall and fizzy in the same structure as the Tom and John Collins.
Cultural Background: A natural extension of the Collins format once vodka became a dominant bar spirit in the mid-20th century.
Tips: Build the soda top gently to preserve as much carbonation as possible.
Variations: A flavored vodka can add extra character to an otherwise simple, neutral drink.
Serving Suggestion: Serve tall over plenty of ice for warm-weather drinking.
Nutrition: Approx. 150 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is vodka traditional in a Collins?
A: Gin is the original base, but vodka has been a common substitute since at least the mid-1900s.
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
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