Long Drink
Rum Collins
How to make a Rum Collins - the crisp rum variation of the Tom Collins of rum, lemon juice, sugar syrup and soda. Refreshing, sparkling and summery light.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Rum Collins is the Caribbean variation of the classic Tom Collins: white rum, fresh lemon, a little sugar syrup and sparkling soda. A light, crisp longdrink that refreshes instantly on hot days. Easy to mix and wonderfully thirst-quenching.
Instructions
- Add rum, lemon juice and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top up with soda and stir briefly once.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
Garnish: Lemon slice and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Add the soda only at the very end and stir gently just once, so the carbonation is preserved.
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes the Rum Collins from the Tom Collins?
The Tom Collins is made with gin, the Rum Collins with rum. Otherwise the composition of lemon, sugar and soda is nearly identical.
Which rum works best?
White rum keeps the drink light and fresh. With golden rum the Rum Collins gets a little more depth and caramel notes.
Can I use sugar instead of sugar syrup?
Sugar syrup dissolves better in the cold drink. In a pinch fine sugar works, but then it should be shaken thoroughly.
Ingredients
- White rum5 cl
- Fresh lemon juice3 cl
- Sugar syrup2 cl
- Soda10 cl
- Lemon1 slice
- Ice cubesas needed
