11 Collins glass cocktails you can make in minutes!

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El Diablo has a complex and well-balanced taste, with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The tequila provides a strong and smooth base, while the ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent kick. The lime juice brings a refreshing tartness, and the crème de cassis adds a touch of fruity sweetness.

Indulge in the world of collins glass cocktails, the ultimate choice for refreshing, vibrant, and tantalizing drinks. Elevate your cocktail game by exploring our list of delectable concoctions, perfect for any occasion. Discover the magic behind these iconic glasses and allow your taste buds to be swept away by the symphony of flavors.

Collins Glass: The Perfect Vessel for Sumptuous Cocktails

The collins glass is a tall, slender, and elegant glass commonly used for serving mixed drinks. Its unique design allows for the perfect balance of ice, liquor, and mixers, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the art of mixology.

Ideal for a Variety of Cocktails

  • Refreshing and Fruity: The tall and slender shape of the collins glass allows for the perfect amount of ice, ensuring your cocktails stay chilled and refreshing. This makes it an excellent choice for fruit-based drinks, perfect for a hot summer day or a tropical getaway.
  • Sophisticated and Classic: The collins glass is synonymous with classic cocktails, such as the Tom Collins or the Gin Fizz. Its elegant design adds a touch of sophistication to any event or gathering, making it a must-have for cocktail enthusiasts.

When to Enjoy Collins Glass Cocktails

  1. Social Gatherings: Impress your friends and family with your mixology skills by serving up delicious cocktails in a collins glass. The presentation alone will have your guests coming back for more.
  2. Romantic Evenings: Set the mood for a night of romance with a beautifully crafted cocktail served in a collins glass. The elegant design and delightful flavors will create an unforgettable experience.
  3. Relaxing Alone: Indulge in some self-care by treating yourself to a refreshing and flavorful cocktail in a collins glass. It's the perfect way to unwind after a long day.

Embrace the world of collins glass cocktails and elevate your drinking experience with our expertly curated list of drinks. Cheers!

El Diablo

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El Diablo has a complex and well-balanced taste, with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The tequila provides a strong and smooth base, while the ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent kick. The lime juice brings a refreshing tartness, and the crème de cassis adds a touch of fruity sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • Tequila: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Crème de cassis: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Fresh lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Ginger beer: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Lime wheel: 1
  • Blackberries: 3

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add the tequila, crème de cassis, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until chilled and combined.
  4. Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Top with ginger beer and gently stir to combine.
  6. Garnish with a lime wheel and blackberries.

Zombie

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The Zombie cocktail is a complex, fruity, and potent drink. It has a sweet and tangy taste with a strong rum flavor, balanced by the tartness of citrus and the subtle spiciness of cinnamon.

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Ingredients

  • Light rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Dark rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Overproof rum: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Grapefruit juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Cinnamon syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Grenadine: 0.25 oz(8ml)
  • Angostura bitters: 1 dash
  • Crushed ice: 1 cup
  • Mint sprig: 1
  • Cherry: 1

Recipe

  1. Add the light rum, dark rum, overproof rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, grenadine, and Angostura bitters to a shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake well.
  3. Strain the mixture into a tall chimney or Collins glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig and a cherry.

Club Special

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The Club Special cocktail has a refreshing and well-balanced taste, with a combination of sweet, sour, and slightly bitter flavors. It is light and easy to drink, making it perfect for warm weather and outdoor events.

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Ingredients

  • Gin: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Club soda: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Garnish: Lemon Wheel
  • Cherry:

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker
  3. Shake well until chilled
  4. Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
  5. Top with club soda
  6. Gently stir to combine
  7. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry

Ginger Rogers

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The Ginger Rogers cocktail offers a refreshing, slightly spicy, and subtly sweet taste. The combination of ginger and mint creates a unique and invigorating flavor, while the gin and lemon juice add a touch of tartness and complexity.

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Ingredients

  • Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Fresh lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Fresh mint leaves: 6
  • Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
  • Ginger ale: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Ice: As needed

Recipe

  1. In a shaker, combine the following ingredients:
    • 2 oz gin
    • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
    • 0.5 oz simple syrup
    • 6 fresh mint leaves
    • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with 2 oz of ginger ale and gently stir to combine.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel.

Lakeside

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The Lakeside cocktail has a balanced and refreshing taste, with a hint of sweetness from the honey syrup and a subtle tartness from the lemon juice. The gin adds a botanical complexity, while the elderflower liqueur provides a delicate floral note. Overall, the drink is light, crisp, and invigorating.

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Ingredients

  • Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Elderflower liqueur: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Honey syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Soda water: Top
  • Garnish: Mint Sprig

Recipe

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
  2. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and honey syrup
  3. Shake well until chilled
  4. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice
  5. Top with soda water
  6. Gently stir to combine
  7. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint

Minty Fresh

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The Minty Fresh cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and minty flavors. The combination of fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup creates a refreshing and invigorating taste that is perfect for warm weather. The addition of rum adds a subtle sweetness and warmth, while the soda water provides a light, effervescent finish.

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Ingredients

  • Fresh mint leaves: 10
  • Lime: 1
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Soda water: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Crushed ice: 1 cup
  • Mint sprig: 1 (for garnish)
  • Lime wheel: 1 (for garnish)

Recipe

  1. In a Collins glass, gently muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges together to release the flavors.
  2. Add the simple syrup and white rum to the glass.
  3. Fill the glass with crushed ice, then top with soda water.
  4. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.

Spiked Arnold Palmer

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The Spiked Arnold Palmer has a balanced taste, combining the sweet and tangy flavors of lemonade with the earthy, slightly bitter notes of iced tea. The added alcohol gives it a subtle kick, making it a refreshing and invigorating drink. It's light, crisp, and perfect for sipping on a warm day.

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Ingredients

  • Iced tea: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Lemonade: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Ice: 1 cup
  • Lemon wheel: 1
  • Mint sprig: 1

Recipe

  1. Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice.
  2. Pour 4 oz of iced tea into the glass.
  3. Add 4 oz of lemonade to the glass.
  4. Pour 2 oz of vodka over the mixture.
  5. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint.

St. Germain

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The St. Germain cocktail is a delightful balance of floral, sweet, and tart flavors. The elderflower liqueur adds a delicate sweetness, while the fresh lemon juice provides a bright, zesty note. The sparkling wine adds a touch of effervescence and a hint of dryness, making this a light and refreshing cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • St. germain elderflower liqueur: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Fresh lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Sparkling wine: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Club soda: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lemon twist: 1 (for garnish)

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add the St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Top with sparkling wine and club soda.
  6. Gently stir to combine.
  7. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Tequila Honey Bee

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The Tequila Honey Bee offers a harmonious blend of flavors. The añejo tequila provides a rich, oaky base with hints of vanilla, while the cardamom-honey syrup adds a sweet and spicy complexity. The fresh lemon juice cuts through the sweetness with a refreshing zing, and the Angostura bitters contribute a subtle depth with their herbal undertones. The mezcal rinse introduces a smoky layer, making the cocktail a well-rounded and sophisticated experience.

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Ingredients

  • Mezcal: 0.25
  • Añejo or reposado tequila: 2
  • Cardamom honey syrup: 1
  • Fresh lemon juice: 0.75
  • Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
  • Ice: as needed
  • Lemon peel: for garnish

Recipe

  1. Rinse the Glass: Swirl 0.25 oz of mezcal around a Collins glass to coat the inside, then discard the excess.
  2. Mix: In a shaker, combine 2 oz. of añejo or reposado tequila, 1 oz. of cardamom-honey syrup, and 0.75 oz. of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously.
  4. Serve: Strain the mixture into the mezcal-rinsed Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Finish: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top and garnish with a lemon peel.

St Tropez

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The St Tropez cocktail is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, with the elderflower liqueur providing a delicate floral sweetness that is balanced by the tartness of the lemon juice. The vodka adds a clean, crisp spirit base, while the soda water or tonic introduces a fizzy lightness that makes the drink refreshing and easy to sip.

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Ingredients

  • Absolut citron vodka: 0.85 oz(26ml)
  • St germain elderflower liqueur: 0.85 oz(26ml)
  • Lemon juice: 0.42 oz(13ml)
  • Soda water or tonic: To top
  • Garnish (lemon twist): 1

Recipe

  1. Glass: Use a Collins glass.
  2. Combine: Shake the Absolut Citron vodka, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice with ice.
  3. Strain: Pour the mixture into an ice-filled Collins glass through a strainer.
  4. Top: Gently add soda water or tonic to fill the glass, and stir well.
  5. Garnish: Twist a lemon peel over the drink to release its oils and then drop it in as a garnish.

Juan Collins

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The Juan Collins offers a harmonious blend of sweet and sour with a robust tequila foundation. The agave nectar complements the natural flavors of the tequila, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing zing. The club soda provides a fizzy lift that makes the drink light and effervescent.

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Ingredients

  • Tequila: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Agave nectar: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Club soda: To Top
  • Lime wedge: For Garnish

Recipe

  1. Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 1.5 oz of tequila over the ice.
  3. Add 1 oz of fresh lemon juice.
  4. Include 1 oz of agave nectar.
  5. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
  6. Top with club soda to your liking.
  7. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

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