Tequila Collins
The Quirky Foodster Team
Collins glass
Glass
Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Agave nectar — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
Method
- Shake the tequila, lemon juice and agave nectar with ice.
- Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.
Description: The tequila member of the Collins family, tall and fizzy in the same structure as the Tom and John Collins.
Cultural Background: A natural modern extension of the Collins format as tequila gained wider international popularity as a sipping and mixing spirit.
Tips: Build the soda top gently to preserve as much carbonation as possible.
Variations: Swap lemon for lime to lean the flavor closer to a fizzy Margarita.
Serving Suggestion: Serve tall over plenty of ice for warm-weather drinking.
Nutrition: Approx. 155 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this close to a Margarita?
A: Related in spirit, but longer and fizzier thanks to the soda water top.
- Tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Agave nectar — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
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