Category:Collins

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==How much mixer should I use?==
 
==How much mixer should I use?==
  
The typical standard is to use enough mixer to give the finished drink the strength of a light wine, around 10% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 3 parts mixer to 1 part liquor.  
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The typical standard is to use enough nonalcoholic mixer to give the finished drink the strength of a light wine, around 10% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 3 parts mixer to 1 part liquor (including sweeteners and souring agents).
  
 
When ordered "tall", the drink should be made roughly beer strength, around 5% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 7 parts mixer to 1 part liquor. When making tall Collinses, be sure to adjust the amount of sweeteners and souring agents appropriately.
 
When ordered "tall", the drink should be made roughly beer strength, around 5% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 7 parts mixer to 1 part liquor. When making tall Collinses, be sure to adjust the amount of sweeteners and souring agents appropriately.

Revision as of 16:17, 14 April 2006

Also sometimes known as "Fizzes".

Generic classification

  • 2 parts liquor
  • 1/2 part nonalcoholic sweetener
  • 1/2 part nonalcoholic souring agent
  • Fill with carbonated mixer.

Build in a glass over ice.

How much mixer should I use?

The typical standard is to use enough nonalcoholic mixer to give the finished drink the strength of a light wine, around 10% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 3 parts mixer to 1 part liquor (including sweeteners and souring agents).

When ordered "tall", the drink should be made roughly beer strength, around 5% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 7 parts mixer to 1 part liquor. When making tall Collinses, be sure to adjust the amount of sweeteners and souring agents appropriately.

Variations

  • Combining the sweetener and the carbonated mixer beforehand, as in the Cuba Libre.
  • Adding herbs as in the Mojito.
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