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Rum Collins
Posted: July 21, 2026
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The Rum Collins is the Caribbean cousin of the classic Tom Collins — a long, refreshing, lemon-forward highball that replaces gin with spiced rum for a warmer, more tropical character. Fresh lemon juice and simple syrup provide the classic sour-sweet balance, while the effervescence of club soda lifts the drink and makes it wonderfully easy to drink on a summer afternoon. The spiced rum's vanilla and warm spice notes weave through the citrus brightness, adding complexity to what is otherwise a beautifully simple cocktail.
Instructions
- Combine spiced rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda and gently stir once to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.