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A Rum Collins cocktail on a white background with limes and lemons and two red cherries in a slim glass.

The Rum Collins is Good Enough to Die For

Kevin Mayfield
This Caribbean take on a Tom Collins is perfect on a hot day.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Classic Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ounces white or gold rum
  • 1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
  • Splash of seltzer
  • Lemon wheel and cherry for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add two scoops of ice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to dissolve the powdered sugar.
  • Strain into a tall Collins glass.
  • Add lemon and cherry garnishes.

Notes

It's really worthwhile to use fresh squeezed lime juice rather than from a bottle for a really crisp, refreshing taste without added sugar.
Go easy on the lime juice as it is quite overpowering and can be too tart. I typically start with only half an ounce.
You can substitute lemon juice instead of lime juice, as there are variations of the recipe. The lime juice gives it more of a Caribbean feel and the lemon juice keeps it similar to a traditional gin Tom Collins.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 1960's cocktails, Bond Cocktails, Caribbean cocktails, James Bond cocktail, madmen cocktails, mid century cocktails, rat pack cocktails, Rum Collins, rum drinks, Tom Collins variations
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