collins
n. countablen. a tall, refreshing cocktail made with a spirit, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. It is usually served in a tall, straight glass and is very popular in the summer.
n. a category of tall, iced mixed drinks consisting of a base spirit, citrus juice, sugar, and carbonated water. Often specified by the spirit used, such as a Tom Collins (gin) or John Collins (whiskey).
He ordered a refreshing Tom Collins at the beach bar.
The bartender garnished the Collins with a thin slice of lemon and a bright red cherry before serving it.
While the classic Tom Collins remains the most recognizable iteration, modern mixologists often experiment with botanical infusions and artisanal syrups to elevate this traditional highball template.
* As an English surname, variant of Colin. * As an Irish and Manx surname, from Ó Coileáin, see Cullen, McQuillan, and McCallion. * As a French surname, Americanized from Collin and Colette. * As a Slovene surname, Americanized from Kolenc, from koleno (“knee”) and the obsolete kolenc (“nipplewort”).
From Collin + -s.
Often used as a suffix for specific cocktails; typically takes the indefinite article when referring to a single drink.