Cognac Collins
A refreshing tall drink — cognac shaken with lemon juice and sugar, topped with sparkling water for a light, effervescent sipper perfect for warm weather. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 3 oz Club soda
- lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
- brandied cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with light seafood dishes like grilled branzino, shrimp ceviche, or lemon-herb chicken that won't overpower the cognac's subtle notes. Fresh fruit desserts like lemon bars or light sorbets echo the drink's crisp, refreshing profile.
Instructions
Add cognac, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake for 10 to 12 seconds
Strain into a collins glass filled with fresh ice
Top with club soda
Stir gently once to incorporate
Garnish with a lemon wheel and brandied cherry
Tips
Essentially a Tom Collins with cognac replacing gin — equally delicious and more approachable Use a VSOP cognac for a richer flavor that stands up to the citrus and soda Add the soda last and stir minimally to preserve the carbonation