Best Whiskey Collins Recipes

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WHISKEY COLLINS



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This riff on a Tom Collins calls for Japanese whisky, which is known for being exceptionally balanced and smooth. Your favorite Scotch whisky is a good substitute.

Provided by Ed Kenny

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup sugar
2 cups Japanese whisky (such as Nikka or Suntory)
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)
1 12-ounce can club soda
Lemon twists (optional; for serving)

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and 1/3 cup water in a jar. Cover; shake until sugar dissolves. Combine syrup, whisky, lemon juice, and club soda in a large pitcher. Add 8 cups ice; stir until ice begins to melt, about 1 minute. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon twists, if desired.
  • DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 3 months ahead; cover and chill.

WHISKEY COLLINS



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Yield Serves 1.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
2 ounces whiskey
3 or 4 ice cubes
Chilled club soda
Slice each of lemon and orange (optional)
Maraschino cherry (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the lemon juice and sugar in a collins glass and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the whiskey and ice cubes and fill with club soda. Stir quickly. Garnish the drink with fruit slices and cherry.

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