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Vodka Collins

Citrusy · Classic/vintage · Hall of Fame and must know/try

3.8 34 ratings

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
5/6 oz Lemon juice
1/2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
1 2/3 oz Soda water

How to make

Serve in a collins glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of skewered orange slice and cherry sail.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  3. 5 TOP with soda and briefly stir.

Flavour profile

11.8% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 184 calories

History

A vodka-based Tom Collins offering a refreshing sweet and sour balance.

The precise beginnings of this beverage are not established, yet its initial inclusion in a cocktail recipe book is found within Ted Saucier's 1962 Bottoms Up - New and Revised Edition, attributing its invention to "Ted Majeski, United Press International." Edward Majeski (1919-1988) held the position of executive editor for the news picture service at United Press International. His obituary in The New York Times stated he "boasted of never having taken a news picture in his career. But he was celebrated for a keen eye in recognizing a good picture." He also appears to have been an enthusiastic amateur mixer of cocktails. VODKA COLLINS By Ted Majeski, United Press International Juice ½ lemon 1 bar spoon powdered sugar 1 jigger vodka Shake well with ice and strain into Collins glass. Add a lump of ice and fill glass with soda water. Decorate with 1 slice lemon, 1 maraschino cherry and a sprig of fresh mint.

Also known as Joe Collins