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John Collins

IBA official cocktail, The Unforgettables. Gin based, built, served in a highball.

Ingredients

Gin45 ml (1½ oz)
Lemon juice30 ml (1 oz)
Simple syrup15 ml (½ oz)
Soda watertop up, about 60 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

Method

  1. Fill a highball with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with lemon slice and a cherry.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lemon slice and a cherry
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