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Ron Collins recipe.

Ron Collins combines White rum with lemon juice, Sugar syrup, and Soda Water, finishing with a lively, refreshing lift.

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Ron Collins

Description

Ron Collins takes a familiar cocktail structure and gives it a more distinctive point of view. The recipe combines White rum, lemon juice, Sugar syrup, and Soda Water. Bubbles keep the serve open and refreshing, so the richer or sweeter elements stay light on the palate.

It fits naturally into aperitif hour, garden drinks, parties or any round where you want flavour without a heavy finish. Use fresh ice and serve promptly so the texture and aroma arrive at their best.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml White rum
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 15 ml Sugar syrup
  • 80 ml Soda Water
  • Ice
  • Orange Twist

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink.

Instructions

  1. Add the white rum, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake briefly until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with soda water, stir gently and garnish with lemon.

Recommended glassware

Highball Glass
Highball Glass (recommended)

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail option
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