Category:Collins

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 (including sweeteners and souring agents) to 1 part liquor.

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.