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Built · 1 serving

John Collins

A tall sparkling gin sour with fresh lemon, simple syrup, and soda water.

Short answer

Kokto’s John Collins uses 45 ml gin, 30 ml lemon juice, 15 ml simple syrup, 60 ml soda water. This built build serves 1 and takes about 4 minutes. Follow the method for ingredient order, ice and any rinses or floats; optional items are listed separately.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
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1 serving

John 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
John Collins ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Soda Water60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts

Garnish: Lemon slice and cocktail cherry

Method

How to make John Collins

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a highball glass and prepare a lemon slice and one cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Fill the glass completely with fresh ice cubes.

  3. 03

    Measure the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup directly over the ice.

  4. 04

    Stir for 8–10 seconds to chill and dissolve the syrup evenly.

  5. 05

    Top slowly with cold soda water and lift once gently with a bar spoon.

  6. 06

    Add the lemon slice and cherry, then serve immediately while lively and cold.

Tasting profile

What does John 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.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessLow · 2/5
  • SournessHigh · 4/5
  • BitternessNone · 0/5
  • StrengthMedium · 3/5
  • FreshnessDominant · 5/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Choose the right build

John Collins: ingredient choices

Does this John Collins use gin or whiskey?

Kokto’s version specifies gin with lemon, simple syrup and soda. Names and base spirits can differ between versions; this is not a whiskey Collins specification.

Compare Tom Collins: ingredients and measures

Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of John Collins

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

Check the ingredient list

Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

Quick answers

John Collins questions

What is in a John Collins?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water.

How long does a John Collins take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a John Collins prepared?

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

Is a John 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 B001seed.recipe.john-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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