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John Collins

John Collins suits someone looking for citrus, refreshing and fizzy rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it very easy to drink. Compared with Jack's Vanilla Coke, it leans more tart. This makes it useful for comparing how whiskey behaves in a mixed drink rather than tasting it neat. For context, its listed food matches begin with Fried chicken and Burgers, and its related-drink path leads to Jack's Vanilla Coke.

CitrusRefreshingFizzy

APPROX. ABV: 14%
STRENGTH: 2/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength2

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Citrus twist or wheel

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Fried chicken

02Burgers

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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