Vodka Collins Cocktail: Recipe And Pro Tips
A Vodka Collins is made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and topped with soda water. It is a variation of the classic Tom Collins cocktail which is made with gin instead of vodka. Here’s how to make a Vodka Collins.
Vodka Collins Cocktail Recipe
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minutesA Vodka Collins is made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and topped with soda water.
Ingredients
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
Soda Water
Lemon Wheel / Cherry For Garnish
Directions
- Fill a shaker with ice and pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Shake well for 10-15 seconds until chilled.
- Fill a Collins glass with ice and strain the contents of the shaker into the glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
- Top off with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.
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Making A Vodka Collins Cocktail: Pro Tips
As you can see, making a Vodka Collins cocktail is quite easy. To make sure your cocktail is of bartender quality, follow these pro tips.
Use High-Quality Ingredients
Always use high-quality vodka and fresh lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes a world of difference compared to store-bought, as it gives the cocktail a bright, zesty flavor. Likewise, a good vodka provides a clean, smooth base.
Use Hawthorne Strainer + Fine Mesh Strainer
To ensure no small ice shards or bits of lemon pulp make it into your final drink, use a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer together. To do this, place the Hawthorne strainer over your shaker and then pour through the fine mesh strainer into the Collins glass. The result is a clearer, smoother cocktail.
Top Off Gently
When topping off your Vodka Collins, be sure to do so gently to maintain the carbonation of the soda. Pouring too quickly can cause the soda to lose some of its fizz, resulting in a flat-tasting drink.
Chill Everything
The last pro tip is to chill everything beforehand. This means chilling your glass, the vodka, and the soda water. This will ensure your Vodka Collins stays cold for longer, which in turn prevents the ice from melting quickly and watering down the drink.
Mix It Up
If you like this style of drink but want to try something different, swap out the vodka for gin to make a classic Tom Collins or use bourbon whiskey instead to make a John Collins Cocktail.
