Rum Collins

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

  

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• 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

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