collins
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col·lins
(kŏl'ənz) 
n.
A tall iced drink made with liquor, such as gin, and lemon or lime juice.
n.
A tall iced drink made with liquor, such as gin, and lemon or lime juice.
[Probably from the name Collins.]
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Collins
A tall, iced cocktail made with liquor (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey or brandy), lemon juice, sugar and soda water, and garnished with a lemon slice. The drink is served in a 10- to 12-ounce "Collins" glass. The most popular of this genre is the Tom Collins, which is made with gin and is said to have been named for its creator.
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categories related to 'collins'
- Glassware - collins: tall, narrow, iced drink glass
- Mixed Drinks - collins: liquor, squeeze of lemon or lime, soda water, and powdered sugar
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