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Shaken · 1 serving

Genever Collins

A traditional Collins combining malt-rich genever, fresh lemon, rich syrup, and chilled soda water.

Short answer

Genever Collins is a shaken cocktail made with genever, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, soda water, orange, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Genever Collins ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Genever Collins ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Genever60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1.7 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Soda Water50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Orange1 slice———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin half orange wheel and one cocktail cherry on one short plain pick

Method

How to make Genever Collins

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Collins glass, refrigerate the soda water, and prepare one small thin half orange wheel with one cherry on one short pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the genever, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear cubed ice and begin pouring in the cold soda water.

  5. 05

    Strain the shaken still mixture into the glass while finishing the soda pour, then lift once gently; never shake the carbonation.

  6. 06

    Place the single restrained orange-and-cherry sail at the rim and serve immediately without a straw or extra garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Genever Collins taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Genever Collins questions

What is in a Genever Collins?

Kokto’s build uses genever, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, soda water, orange, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Genever Collins take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Genever Collins prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Genever Collins alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B137https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/458/genever-collins · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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