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Brandy Collins

A long, refreshing fizz combining brandy with lemon, sugar, and sparkling water. The sophisticated brandy take on the Tom Collins.

brandyEasy~12% ABV
MethodBuildGlassCollins GlassIcecubedGarnishLemon wheel, cherry
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozbrandy
  • 1 ozfresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup
  • 2 ozclub soda
  • Lemon wheel, cherrygarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  3. 3Top with club soda.
  4. 4Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.
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History & Origin

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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