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Vodka Collins in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Vodka Collins recipe

ShakenHighballCubed ice10% ABV160 kcal

The Vodka Collins is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and more, served in a highball over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Strength: about 9.9% ABV in the glass, roughly 16 g of alcohol and about 160 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Vodka Collins ingredients

Vodka50 ml (1¾ oz)
Lemon juice25 ml (¾ oz)
Simple syrup20 ml (¾ 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.

How to make a Vodka Collins

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a highball.
  4. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lemon wheel
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Vodka Collins: quick answers

How strong is a Vodka Collins?
About 9.9% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Vodka Collins?
About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Vodka Collins served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Vodka Collins have?
4 in total: vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water.

Cocktail calorie chart: compare all 1,471 drinks

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