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    Home » Food and Drink » Drinks

    Rum Collins

    Published: May 17, 2023 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Here's how to make the best rum collins cocktail recipe at home with just 4 ingredients! It's refreshing, effervescent, and perfectly sweet.

    A rum collins is a twist on the classic tom collins recipe, using white rum instead of dry gin. Like all cocktails i the collins family, it comes together with a base spirit, citrus juice, simple syrup, and soda water.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's light, bubbly, and classy. Perfect for happy hour!
    • This cocktail is easy to make! Just shake, garnish, and serve.
    • Pour into a tall glass then garnish with a slice of lemon and maraschino cherry. The look is absolutely iconic.

    Ingredients

    Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this rum collins recipe!

    • Rum: Use your favorite light rum.
    • Lime juice: Fresh is best! If you're out of limes, try fresh lemon juice.
    • Simple syrup: You can use store-bought simple syrup for convenience or make your own. It's quick and simple, plus can be used for various other drink recipes.
    • Soda water: Any fizzy, unflavored carbonated water will work.

    How to make a rum collins cocktail

    1. Measure rum, lime juice, and simple syrup out into a cocktail shaker.
    2. Shake with ice then strain into a skinny collins glass with ice cubes.
    3. Top with soda water, garnish, then serve with a straw.

    This take on a nostalgic classic cocktail is perfect for parties and entertaining! Serve it as a dinner party drink or simply enjoy it during the summer on your patio.

    Variations

    • Tom Collins Cocktail: Use dry gin and lemon juice, garnish with a lemon wheel.
    • John Collins Cocktail: Use whiskey and lemon juice, garnish with a lemon wedge.
    • Vodka Collins Cocktail: Use vodka and lemon juice, garnish with an orange slice.

    Related recipes

    Want more classic cocktails? Try these next:

    • The French 77 is a personal favorite of mine with its bubbles and sweetness.
    • Cool off with an Aperol Spritz, made in the comfort of your own home.
    • Toast with a classic Champagne Cocktail!
    • Looking for something with bitter notes? The Negroni is for you.
    • Want to impress your guests? Serve an Aviation cocktail.

    Rum Collins

    Author: Jenna Urben
    Here's how to make the best rum collins recipe at home with just 4 ingredients! It's a twist on a classic cocktail that's refreshing, effervescent, and perfectly sweet.
    5 from 39 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1 drink
    Calories 176 kcal

    Equipment

    • Double jigger
    • Cocktail shaker
    • Citrus juicer
    • Ice maker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ounces light rum
    • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
    • ½ ounce simple syrup
    • Soda water, to top about 2-4 ounces
    • Lemon slice and maraschino cherry, to garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    • Shake and strain into a chilled collins glass. Add ice cubes to glass and top with soda water.
    • Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry. Serve with a straw.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

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    About Jenna Urben

    Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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