Vodka Collins recipe
A crisp vodka lemonade with bubbles, bright citrus and an easy highball finish.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Collins glass ·
Time: 2 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- Top Club Soda
How to make a Vodka Collins
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Stir briefly to combine.
- Top slowly with club soda.
- Give one gentle stir and garnish with lemon and cherry.
Garnish
Lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.
Pro tip
Use a neutral vodka and fresh lemon so the drink stays clean and refreshing instead of tasting like sweetened soda.
History of the Vodka Collins
The Vodka Collins applies the Tom Collins template to vodka, keeping the tall, fizzy lemon format while removing gin's botanical character.
Flavour profile
Citrus, Clean, Refreshing, Fizzy
Variations
- Tom Collins — Return to the classic gin, lemon, syrup and soda build
- John Collins — Use bourbon for a warmer whiskey-led Collins
- French 75 — Replace soda with sparkling wine for a celebratory finish
Practise making the Vodka Collins in the free Virtual Bar game.