Ingredients

  • 2 ozbrandy
  • 1 ozfresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup
  • 2 ozclub soda
  • 🍋Lemon wheel, cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with club soda.
  4. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.

📜 History

The Collins family of cocktails dates to the 1870s, with the Tom Collins being the most famous. The Brandy Collins substitutes grape brandy for gin, creating a richer, more complex version of this refreshing template.

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