Tequila Collins
A refreshing tequila lemonade topped with soda.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Highball
Glassware
Collins glass
The Tequila Collins shakes tequila with lemon and syrup, then tops with soda for a dry, crisp, citrus-forward highball. It reads bright and quenching with agave lift.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz tequila
- • 1 oz lemon juice
- • 0.75 oz simple syrup
- • Soda water
Did you know?
“The Collins family dates to 19th-century punch traditions; tequila versions rose with agave’s popularity.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Use chilled soda water for maximum carbonation.
How to make the Tequila Collins
- 1Shake tequila, lemon, and syrup.
- 2Strain over ice.
- 3Top with soda.
- 4Garnish.
