Vodka Collins: A Bright, Fizzy Cocktail
A Vodka Collins is a tall, sparkling cocktail made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water. A successful one tastes crisp and…
- It should arrive very cold, visibly fizzy and well diluted rather than sharp or heavy.
- A neutral vodka makes a particularly clean Collins, while one with a rounder texture gives the drink a little more weight.
- Pour the vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker approximately halfway with ice, close it securely and shake until the outside feels thoroughly cold.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Pour in the chilled soda water.
- Stir gently once or twice, lifting the mixture from the bottom without vigorously agitating it. This distributes the syrup while retaining as much carbonation as possible.
A Vodka Collins is a tall, sparkling cocktail made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water. A successful one tastes crisp and distinctly lemony, with enough sweetness to soften the citrus without turning the drink syrupy. It should arrive very cold, visibly fizzy and well diluted rather than sharp or heavy.
Choose an unflavoured vodka you already enjoy. A neutral vodka makes a particularly clean Collins, while one with a rounder texture gives the drink a little more weight.
Vodka Collins recipe
Yield: 1 cocktail
Serve in: A tall Collins or highball glass
| Ingredient | US measure | Metric measure |
|---|---|---|
| Unflavoured vodka | 2 oz | 60 ml |
| Fresh lemon juice | 3/4 oz | 22.5 ml |
| Simple syrup | 1/2 oz | 15 ml |
| Chilled soda water | 2 oz | 60 ml |
| Lemon wheel | 1 | 1 |
You will also need ice cubes: enough to fill the shaker approximately halfway and the serving glass to the top.
Method
- Fill a tall Collins or highball glass with fresh ice.
- Pour the vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker approximately halfway with ice, close it securely and shake until the outside feels thoroughly cold.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Pour in the chilled soda water.
- Stir gently once or twice, lifting the mixture from the bottom without vigorously agitating it. This distributes the syrup while retaining as much carbonation as possible.
- Garnish with one lemon wheel and serve immediately.
If you do not have a shaker, build the drink in the serving glass: add the vodka, lemon juice and syrup over ice, stir thoroughly, then add the soda water and give it one final gentle stir. Adding the carbonated ingredient last prevents foaming and preserves the Collins' lively finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of vodka works in a Vodka Collins?
Use an unflavoured vodka you enjoy drinking. A clean, neutral bottle keeps the focus on the fresh lemon, while a fuller-textured vodka can give the drink slightly more weight.
Why is the soda water added after shaking?
Shaking chills and combines the vodka, lemon and syrup, but soda water would foam and lose carbonation in a shaker. Adding it directly to the glass keeps the Collins fizzy.
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