Cool off with this easy Ron Collins recipe! Combine rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water for a refreshing summer cocktail.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
175
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rum
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes, stir and set it aside.
- Add Simple Syrup: Add ½ oz simple syrup to the shaker.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add Rum: Pour 2 oz Rum into the mix.
- Add Ice: Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake: Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain: Strain your drink into the highball glass over fresh ice.
- Top with Soda: Fill the rest of the glass with soda water.
- Garnish: Place a lemon slice or twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Rum: If you don't have rum, try using vodka for a cleaner taste. I've also used gin for a more botanical flavor profile.
- Lemon Juice: Lime juice works well if you're out of lemons, giving it a slightly different but refreshing twist.
- Simple Syrup: You can use honey or agave syrup as an alternative sweetener; just adjust to taste since they are sweeter than simple syrup.
Making a Pitcher of Ron Collins:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of rum, 8 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled highball glasses, top with soda water, garnish with a lemon slice or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute; these are available and mimic rum's flavor quite well.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular rum, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
What is a Ron Collins?
A Ron Collins is a rum-based cocktail made of rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. It’s easy to make because it requires only a few ingredients and simple mixing steps. This drink is a variant of the classic Tom Collins, which traditionally uses gin instead of rum. The switch to rum gives the Ron Collins a unique twist on the original’s refreshing taste.
What is a Ron Collins made of – The ingredients
Prepare these items to whip up a Ron Collins:
- Rum: Delivers the primary spirit and imparts a sweet, rich flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Contributes a tart, refreshing citrus element.
- Simple Syrup: Balances the tartness with sweetness.
- Soda Water: Adds fizz and lightens the overall drink.
- Ice Cubes: Cools the cocktail and slightly dilutes it for smoothness.
- Lemon Slice or Twist (optional): Enhances visual appeal and adds a hint of citrus aroma.
