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Vodka Collins
Posted: July 22, 2026
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The Vodka Collins is a tall, ice-cold refresher that takes the classic Tom Collins — traditionally a gin cocktail — and substitutes vodka for a lighter, more neutral take on the formula. The result is a clean, citrusy, effervescent drink: fresh lemon juice and simple syrup shaken with vodka, then topped with club soda and served long over ice. It is the kind of drink that disappears quickly on a warm afternoon, impossibly easy to drink and equally easy to make. The Vodka Collins belongs to the same family of tall sours that includes the Mojito and the Gin Fizz, and it proves the format works beautifully with vodka.
Instructions
- Combine vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake well for 10–12 seconds.
- Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently once to incorporate.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.