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Shaken · 1 serving

Vodka Collins

A balanced shaken cocktail combining vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup.

Short answer

Vodka Collins is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. 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

Vodka 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
Vodka Collins ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Soda Water90 ml9 cl3 oz18 parts

Garnish: One small thin lemon half-wheel, one small thin orange half-wheel, and one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Vodka Collins

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the collins thoroughly, prepare the One small thin lemon half-wheel, one small thin orange half-wheel, and one small cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water 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

    Chill a Collins glass. Shake the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup with solid ice for 10–15 seconds. Strain over fresh clear cubed ice, top slowly with cold club soda, stir once gently, then group exactly one small thin lemon half-wheel, one small thin orange half-wheel, and one small cherry compactly at the rim.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with One small thin lemon half-wheel, one small thin orange half-wheel, and one small cocktail cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Vodka 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

Vodka Collins questions

What is in a Vodka Collins?

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

How long does a Vodka 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 Vodka 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 Vodka 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 B064https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=151 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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