John CollinsvsPresbyterian
Which one fits your taste?
John Collins
The original Collins cocktail: bourbon or rye whiskey brightened with fresh lemon, sweetened, and topped with soda water.
Presbyterian
A light, fizzy whiskey highball lengthened with equal parts ginger ale and soda water.
John Collins
Presbyterian
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Collins glass
Highball glass
Flavor Notes
sour, refreshing
refreshing, sour
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The John Collins and Presbyterian share a very similar flavor profile — both are bright and citrus-forward and light and refreshing. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (whiskey vs. whiskey) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.