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Cocktails served in a Collins glass
The Collins glass is the tallest and slimmest of the common bar tumblers, named after the Tom Collins. It is made for long, sparkling sours: gin or another spirit with lemon, sugar and soda over ice. This page lists all recipes served in a Collins glass, from the Tom Collins and the Mojito to fizzes and tall mocktails, with a few tips on building them well.
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★ 3.7 Arizona Biltmore Tequila Sunrise
★ 3.7 0 % Chapman
★ 3.8 0 % Cucumber Cooler
★ 3.8 Cyprus Brandy Sour
★ 3.5 0 % Egg Cream
★ 3 Farnell
★ 2.8 Grateful Dead
★ 2.6 Harlem Mugger
IBA ★ 4.1 John Collins
★ 4 Juan Collins
★ 3.9 0 % Lavender Lemonade
★ 3.8 0 % Lemongrass Jasmine Iced Tea
★ 3 Long Beach Iced Tea
IBA ★ 3.3 Long Island Iced Tea
★ 3.8 Macuá
★ 3.4 Midori Sour
IBA ★ 4.2 Planter's Punch
★ 4.3 Tom Collins
★ 3.9 0 % Watermelon Cooler
★ 3.8 Zen Collins
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Shape and purpose
A Collins glass is tall and narrow, usually holding about 300 to 400 ml. It is a little taller and slimmer than a highball glass. The shape keeps carbonation lively and shows off layers of ice, fruit and herbs.
Which drinks belong here
Collins drinks (spirit, citrus, sugar and soda over ice), the Mojito, many tall fizzes, tropical long drinks and alcohol-free sodas and lemonades.
Tips
- Shake the spirit, citrus and sugar first, strain over fresh ice, then top with soda.
- Fill the glass with ice to the top so the drink stays cold and the soda stays fizzy.
- Add a straw, since tall drinks with lots of ice are awkward to sip from the rim.
- Garnish at the top, for example with a lemon wheel and a cherry or a mint sprig, so the aroma reaches the nose.