Rum Collins
A breezy, effervescent tall drink — white rum shaken with lemon and sugar, then topped with soda water for a perfect warm-weather refresher. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz White rum
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Club soda
- lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with light appetizers like shrimp toast, summer salads, or grilled chicken—the effervescent, citrusy profile is perfect for casual warm-weather dining.
Instructions
1
Add rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice
2
Shake for 10 seconds
3
Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
4
Top with club soda and stir gently once
5
Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry
Tips
This is the rum variation of the classic Tom Collins family Use a clean, crisp white rum like Havana Club 3 Year or Banks 5 Island Add a splash of fresh lime juice alongside the lemon for extra brightness