Fino Collins recipe
A crisp, bone-dry low-proof refresher pairing saline sherry with citrus and fizz.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Collins glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Fino sherry (chilled)
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice (strained)
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
- 3 oz Club soda (chilled, to top)
How to make a Fino Collins
- Fill a tall Collins glass with fresh ice cubes to chill the vessel.
- Add the chilled Fino sherry, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup directly into the glass.
- Top with chilled club soda and stir gently from the bottom up to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh lemon wheel.
Garnish
Lemon wheel
Pro tip
Store your opened Fino sherry in the refrigerator to maintain its crisp, saline character.
History of the Fino Collins
While the foundational Collins formula originated in 19th-century London taverns, the specific origin of swapping base spirits for Andalusian Fino sherry is uncredited, emerging organically within contemporary craft cocktail bars seeking low-proof alternatives. Modern bartenders still keep Fino Collins in circulation because the recipe shows a clear point of view without needless decoration.
Flavour profile
Crisp, Citrusy, Saline, Refreshing
Variations
- Manzanilla Collins — Substitute Manzanilla sherry for an even brinier, coastal profile.
- Botanical Fino Collins — Split the base with 1 ounce of London dry gin and 1 ounce of Fino sherry.
- Elderflower Fino Collins — Replace half the simple syrup with elderflower liqueur for subtle floral notes.
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