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Cocktails

Thyme Collins

Thyme Collins is a cocktail made with Citrus-Flavored Vodka, Mint Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Thyme Sprig. It is served in a Collins Glass.

Cocktailalcoholic8.5% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

330 kcalCalories
8.5%ABV
46.6gSugar
47.9gCarbs
1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 6 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

  • 2.0 ozCitrus-flavored vodkaBase Spirit
  • 1.0 ozMint syrupSweetener
  • 1.0 ozFresh lemon juiceJuice
  • 1.0 ozThyme sprigOther
  • 3.0 ozBitter lemon sodaMixer
  • 2.0 ozLong thyme sprigsOther
Tools:Mixing Glass

How to Make It

  1. Put first four ingredients in mixing glass, add ice, and shake well.Shaken
  2. Strain into ice-filled Collins glass.Strain
  3. Top with bitter lemon soda and stir briefly.Stirred
  4. Garnish with long thyme sprigs.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Thyme Collins tall or well chilled where appropriate. Good ice and enough dilution help the drink stay refreshing from first sip to last.

Taste

What does Thyme Collins taste like?

Thyme Collins is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Thyme Collins is right for you

Thyme Collins is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 8.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Thyme Collins if...

Skip Thyme Collins if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Fresh Lemon Juice1.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Thyme Collins at home?
Yes. The Thyme Collins uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.