John Collins (cocktail)

John Collins is a cocktail that originated in London, England during the 19th century. It is a type of Collins cocktail made from lemon juice, sugar, carbonated water, and gin. The cocktail is named after a popular 19th-century bartender who worked at Limmer's Old House in Conduit Street in Mayfair, which was a popular London hotel and coffee house.

History

The John Collins cocktail is believed to have been first mixed at Limmer's Old House in the late 18th century by a waiter named John Collins. The drink was originally made with Old Tom Gin, a sweetened type of gin that was popular in the 19th century. The name "John Collins" was first recorded in the 1869 book, "The Steward and Barkeeper's Manual".

Preparation

The John Collins is made by combining the gin, lemon juice, and sugar in a shaker with ice. The mixture is then shaken and strained into a tall glass filled with ice. Carbonated water is added to fill the glass, and the drink is garnished with a slice of lemon and a cherry.

Variations

There are several variations of the John Collins. The most common is the Tom Collins, which is made with Old Tom Gin instead of the London dry gin used in a John Collins. Other variations include the Juan Collins, made with tequila, the Jose Collins, made with rum, and the Sandy Collins, made with Scotch whisky.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Tom Collins
• Collins glass