A Collins is basically a sour cocktail made using a base spirit (usually gin), lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water, served long over ice in the glass named after it. Collins glasses are tall and round and usually have a capacity of 12 to 16 ounces to their brim.
Introduction: Bartending for Beginners: Collins
In my quest to find simple drinks to make I came across one called the Collins. This easy to make drink is named after Tom Collins a man whose origins are widely distributed. With its primary ingredients of gin and soda water this is a fizzy drink will have you thinking its mysterious creator.
To make a Collins you will need the following supplies…
- Gin
- Simple syrup
- Lemon juice
- Club soda
- Tall glass
- Ice
Step 2: Mix Ingredients
To make a Collins, first you must fill up your glass to the top with ice. You then mix two ounces of gin, half an ounce of simple syrup, and one ounce of lemon juice in a glass. Top off the glass with club soda. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Tom Collins Drink Recipe – Bartending Pro
FAQ
What is Collins in bar terms?
Why are cocktails called Collins?
Why is it called a Collins glass?
What is a Collins used for?
What is a Collins cocktail?
Collins: This isa cocktail that contains a sour mix and some soda and served in a tall glass. ■ Comps: This refers to a complimentary drink offered by the bartender. ■ Cooler: A mixture of soda, ginger ale, a lemon twist, and spirit that is served in a tall Collins glass.
What mixology terms do bartenders need to know?
If you’ve ever set foot in a bar, you’ll have heard certain terms thrown around by customers and bartenders alike. Phrases such as “on the rocks”, “straight up”, and “a dash” are fairly well known by most. Yet there are plenty of mixology terms that bartenders and hobbyists in cocktail mixing should know. Why Learn Mixology Terms?
What is the difference between Cognac & Collins?
Cognac: Brandy that is made and exported exclusively from the town of Cognac in France. ■ Collins: This is a cocktail that contains a sour mix and some soda and served in a tall glass. ■ Comps: This refers to a complimentary drink offered by the bartender.
What does it mean if a bartender is behind the stick?
If a bartender is behind the stick, he or she is working behind the bar doing the actual bartending rather than managerial tasks. Though this term is believed to have come from the wooden handles on beer taps, its exact origins are still unknown.