Food Recipes John Collins Cocktail 4.7 (6) Add your rating & review If you're a fan of Irish whiskey, this drink is for you. By Sarah Karnasiewicz Sarah Karnasiewicz Sarah Karnasiewicz is a freelance writer and photographer and was the Digital Food Director for Real Simple for two years. She was also a senior editor for Saveur Magazine. Her contributions include articles for the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Every Day with Rachel Ray, Epicurious, Food Network, and many more. Highlights: * Was a deputy editor for Salon.com * Wrote Fiji Water's global travel guide, Earth's Finest City Guide * Was a copywriter for Williams Sonoma * Won a James Beard Award for Wine, Spirits, Beverages Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 31, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Wendy Granger Hands On Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink Jump to Nutrition Facts Perhaps you've heard of a Tom Collins—a classic gin-based cocktail with lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water poured over ice. Well, get ready to meet his brother, John Collins. A John Collins is very similar to a Tom Collins, except it switches out the gin for Irish whiskey. But any whiskey you choose will compliment the lemony taste of the drink. This is the perfect cocktail to serve alongside a charcuterie board. Ingredients 2 ounces Irish whiskey ½ ounce simple syrup 1 ounce lemon juice 3 ounces club soda Lemon wedge, for garnish Directions Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to an ice-filled collins glass. Top with soda and stir to combine. Garnish with lemon wedge. Nutrition Facts (per serving) 190 Calories 1g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 190 % Daily Value * Sodium 20mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Total Sugars 9g Calcium 6mg 0% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Rate It Print