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Shaken · 1 serving

Jack Collins

A balanced shaken cocktail combining apple brandy, soda water, lemon juice.

Short answer

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

1 serving

Jack 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
Jack Collins ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Soda Water50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1.7 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange slice

Method

How to make Jack Collins

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the collins thoroughly and prepare the Orange slice before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure apple brandy, soda water, lemon juice, rich simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake the apple brandy, lemon juice, and syrup with ice, strain into the ice-filled Collins glass, top with soda water, and stir briefly.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled collins so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Orange slice and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Jack 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
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Jack Collins questions

What is in a Jack Collins?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, soda water, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup.

How long does a Jack 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 Jack 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 Jack 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 B017https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1034/jack-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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