How to Mix a Gin Collins

The Gin Collins is a simple, classical cocktail which features gin as it's main alcoholic component. Gin, for those who haven't tried it, is essentially the same exact product as vodka, but it is flavored with certain aromatic compounds such as juniper berries. In any case, the gin collins is a perfect summer cocktail, light and refreshing, and is a great tool for any bartender to possess.

Things You'll Need

• 3 oz. Gin
• 2 oz. Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp. Simple Syrup
• 4 oz. Club Soda
• 1 Maraschino Cherry
• 1 Lemon Peel
• Ice
• Collins Glass

Instructions

1. Fill your collins glass full of ice.

2. Pour the gin in over the ice.

3. Add the simple syrup and lemon juice.

4. Stir to combine ingredients evenly.

5. Top the collins glass off with club soda.

6. Drop a maraschino cherry into the drink and let it sink to the bottom of the glass.

7. Garnish by placing a twist of lemon peel floating on top of the ice in the collins glass.

Tips & Warnings

• Using quality gin will greatly improve the quality of your gin collins.

• The gin collins is an especially good drink for those who haven't tried gin previously or haven't liked it in the past.

• Many gin collins recipes call for the use of everyday sugar in the mixing process. Use simple syrup instead because it is extremely difficult to get sugar to dissolve completely in a cold gin cocktail. For information on making your own simple syrup, see the link below.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• How to Make Your Own Simple Syrup