Rye Collins
A spiced-up Tom Collins — rye whiskey's peppery kick shaken with lemon juice and simple syrup, then lengthened with soda for a tall, refreshing warm-weather classic. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 3 oz Club soda
- lemon wheel and cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with light appetizers like smoked salmon canapés, fresh crab cakes, or citrus-dressed salad—the rye's peppery spice and refreshing soda lengthening pair perfectly with bright, seafood-forward fare.
Instructions
Add rye, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds
Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
Top with club soda and gently stir once to combine
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry
Tips
The Collins template works beautifully with rye — the spice plays against the citrus perfectly Build the soda slowly to preserve carbonation For extra pizzazz, use a high-rye bourbon as a bridge between classic Collins and this version