Long Drink
Jack Collins
How to make a Jack Collins - the Collins with applejack, lemon, sugar syrup and soda. A fruity, fizzy longdrink with an apple note.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Collins glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Jack Collins is the fruity variation of the Collins: apple brandy instead of gin, combined with lemon, syrup and soda. Fizzy, light and with a fine apple note that makes this longdrink unmistakable.
Instructions
- Add the applejack, lemon juice and sugar syrup to the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top up with cold soda water and stir briefly.
- Garnish with an apple slice and a cocktail cherry and serve.
Garnish: Apple slice and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: A thin apple slice as a garnish underlines the apple note of the applejack and makes it visually clear right away what you are dealing with.
Frequently asked questions
What is applejack?
Applejack is an American apple brandy that gives the drink a fruity, slightly tart apple note.
What can I replace applejack with?
A French Calvados or a good apple brandy work very well as a close substitute.
How does the Jack Collins differ from the Tom Collins?
Apple brandy is used instead of gin, which gives the classic Collins a much fruitier direction.
Ingredients
- Applejack (apple brandy)5 cl
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed3 cl
- Sugar syrup2 cl
- Soda water to top upas needed
- Ice cubesas needed
