DRINK RECIPES

Bring on the Boys of Summer

With apologies to Don Henley and people who like simple syrup

Photo by Scott Akerman on Flickr CC2.0

If you want to know more, read on. If you’re just here for a recipe, here it is. Mix away, and Cheers.

The Base Collins Recipe

• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp. Sugar
• 1/2 oz. Water
• 4–6 oz. Club Soda
• Garnish: Lemon Slice

And your spirit of choice (just choose one!).

• Tom Collins — 1 1/2 oz. Old Tom Gin
• John Collins — 1 1/2 oz. London Dry Gin
• Pedro Collins — 2 oz. Light Rum
• Juan Collins — 1 oz. Tequila
• Sandy Collins — 1 oz. Scotch
• Colonel Collins — 1 oz. Bourbon
• Morgan Collins — 1 oz. Moonshine**

Add Sugar and Water to a small glass. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add all ingredients except the Club Soda and shake with Ice. Pour into a Collins glass with more ice (or reuse the ice from your shaker — nobody cares). Fill with Club Soda.

Note: You can substitute Simple Syrup for the Sugar and Water combination if you are so prepared, but if…