John Collins
The John Collins is a classic American cocktail, not a food dish, that originated in New York City in the mid-19th century. It is a refreshing, gin-based highball typically made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, served over ice in a Collins glass and garnished with a lemon slice and cherry.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the added sugar (simple syrup) and alcohol, providing roughly 150-200 calories per serving with negligible protein, fat, or significant vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Folate | 5 mcg |
| Magnesium | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The John Collins is often confused with the Tom Collins, and the two drinks are virtually identical today; the distinction is largely historical, with some theories suggesting a recipe change or a simple name evolution over time.
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