Juan Collins
A Collins made with tequila and lime.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Agave syrup
- 60 ml Soda water
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the glass
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml agave syrup into the glass
- Top with 60 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Juan Collins
The fizz and Collins family. Tall, sour and fizzy drinks became popular in the second half of the 1800s, once soda water was easy to get. Jerry Thomas printed the Tom Collins in 1876, the Gin Fizz was a craze in New Orleans and the Rickey was born in Washington, D.C. in the 1880s. They all add soda to a sour to make it long and refreshing.
Juan Collins FAQ
What's in a Juan Collins?
50 ml tequila (blanco), 25 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml agave syrup, 60 ml soda water, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Juan Collins?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Juan Collins?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Juan Collins in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
