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Vodka Collins

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"Here's a GREAT and refreshing drink for parties!" — Micah Daugherty

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Original recipe makes 1 serving Change Servings

1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka
3 fluid ounces sweet and sour mix
1 cup carbonated water

1 slice orange, garnish
1 maraschino cherry, garnish
ice

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Directions

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka and sweet and sour. Shake well, then strain into a tall glass full of ice. Fill the glass with carbonated water. Cut orange slice into quarters.
On a cocktail sword, spear cherry first, then spear orange slice through the peel. Hang sword from the rim of the glass, so that fruit is in the drink.

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This is my favorite all-time drink! I always start out with this one...it's a classic and it's really good. It's not too strong and it's clear and makes a nice presentation when a cherry or sliced orange is in the glass. This is defenitely a 5 star drink. Thanks Micah...for bringing this recipe here so people can enjoy it. Now I have the pleasure of making it at home....I won't even have to go out.

—TINAZ70

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 14, 2008

Try this: 3 ounces vodka, 3 ounces sweet n sour, 6 ounces sprite. shake well. Top off w/ a splash of peach schnapps.

—Karen

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13 Ratings

Aug 10, 2007

Tom Collins - My favorite drink. Try it with Cherry 7Up instead of the soda water.

—ajs

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Feb 01, 2006

I tried this Vodka Collins recipe a few times and I just couldn't get it to taste like a true Vodka Collins. I would need to add a little something here or there to make it just right. I truly enjoy a good Vodka Collins but I just couldn't get this recipe to provide one. Sorry =(

—The Suit

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Aug 02, 2008

It's such a sweet tasting drink. Reminds me of an amaretto sour. I also add a dash of grenadine. Some suggest putting Cherry 7-Up to add an even more sweeter, cherry flavor. Either way, it's a very simple drink and the vodka taste is not overpowering at all.

—Tracey

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Apr 11, 2011

Easy to make and refreshing. I also tried it with a splash of grenidine and that was tasty. Next time I think I will add a touch more sweet and sour mix.

—Skye

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Jun 15, 2010

I thought this tasted like seltzer water. I'll keep looking for a better recipe.

—SuzanneT

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Mar 03, 2009

this is my favorite drink. If you dont like soda water i would suggest adding 7up. it tastes very good.

—brit321

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