Master The Classics: John Collins aka Tom Collins

[@chrisandersen5635]

I love the history. Never stop the history in these videos. Please and thank you.

[@aclabonte]

Leandro: "...and then you won't have to make a shitty comment" Me: *smashes like button*

[@sandrales1351]

I love how much you've opened up making these videos

[@garlicgirl3149]

YES

[@garlicgirl3149]

My favorite summer beverage hands down. I have made for family get togethers and always a hit.

[@barryemmerton4087]

Love the history, stick with it. After all, not too many people will die....

[@shimmergirl13]

I dont get why anyone would be mad about the history, thats one of the main reasons I love your videos, ill watch drinks i know just to hear about them and see your way of making them. I think drink facts are great conversation starters with customers!

[@DrinkInDigital]

The more you know the better it tastes!

[@lourice6077]

I love the history content! You have raised my appreciation of a well made cocktail to new heights!

[@brhop1982]

I appreciate the history! This channel has really opened my eyes to the number of and the variety of cocktails.

[@unorthodoxromance254]

"Easy to make, way too easy to drink." - Proposed slogan of the Tom Collins

[@diegomontoya8889]

I subscribe to this channel SPECIFICALLY for the history lesson before the cocktail is made. Thank you. Don't change.

[@craiglitchfield791]

Love the show, much like a good cocktail, quality takes time... keep up the the great work

[@fadnama]

I’m a bit of a history buff, so your cocktail history lessons are the best part of your content! Keep up the great work!

[@MarEkkertsen]

Good job brother. Stories are the glue that connects us to each other. Keep it up.

[@DaCake2]

Thanks for another great video. You're the first mixologist I've seen that added the mix first, then soda water, then mix and top off with soda water again. I've seen different techniques, one being to add the mix and water at the same exact time. Interesting how everyone has different ways of building drinks. My Tom Collins is actually a mix between a Tom Collins and a Gin Fizz, since I like mine with foam. Love the channel!

[@elizabethwilcox278]

Subscribed for the mix of history, science/technique and recipes. Keep doing what you're doing - love it all!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Thanks Elizabeth

[@KassieKUSHY]

I want all the history. I wanna know! Keep giving it to us!! Know the REAL DRUNK HISTORY!

[@IverJ]

LOL, behind the "stink" ...we've all been there before.... A few months back I began using a soda siphon in my home bar. Works great, don't need open a 12 oz can for 1-2 oz soda, or a 1 liter bottle....that will go flat before I finish it. I use filtered tap water, taste is very good. This will be my Friday Afternoon cocktail. Cheers.

[@geronimojordann]

God I love this man and this channel. I think it’s pronounced limm-urs, hence the extra m. Nice note on the tartness of a daiquiri vs the balance of a sour too - it’s those little tips that make this channel perfect. Much love from LONDON 🙏🙏

[@DrinkInDigital]

Love to see barrel-aged gin in this cocktail for even more dynamic flavours!

[@spuppy852]

One of these days I'll get myself a bottle of Old Tom gin.. never tried it before. I've had a million of these though using London Dry! BTW anyone shitty enough to complain about history in a cocktail video is NEVER EVER going to be happier in life, no matter what you or anyone else does. Adding timestamps is generally good practice, but to the people leaving nasty comments... who cares lol

[@kalenberreman8252]

I have some Ransom, but wasn't sure how it would come out in a Collins. I'm going to have to try it now. Interesting tidbit: Ransom actually isn't sweetened, Hayman's and pretty much every other Old Tom are, but Ransom just barrel ages theirs.

[@alaayuwuh3012]

I've been drinkin Haymans Old Tom recently, I Am Wondering, is it the Barrel that makes the Ransom that Color? How does it go in a Tom Collins?

[@wildewilde5775]

The way I see it, it's your channel do what you what if people are not cultured enough to know about the history of the drinks deal with it like he said you can skip all the faninating facts and history of the cocktails and what the tutorial. Great video dude! Look forward to the next one thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos.

[@eddieknowsbest]

Never realized this cocktail should be made with old Tom gin. Gotta get me a bottle now.

[@sensusdivinitas827]

Cocktail history is world history. Only a knob end would be so rude as to scold someone bringing the history along with a drink recipe. I know it's an old video but I love the history and I greatly appreciate you Leondro. I wish I loved cocktails when I was younger and could pursue it. I'm almost 40 now lol . Cheers friend.

[@warrenvosper]

I always get yelled at when layin' down some stink behind the stick. But srsly, we need to get that joke rolling again.

[@lailadavids]

😂🤣😅🤣 Am I the only one replaying the part where he says the “Stink”! Lol, he is too funny. Thanks for not cutting that part out . My tummy is sore from laughing 👍👌

[@MarEkkertsen]

Need an episode to educate us on the history and variety of each base.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

yep. In the works, just working on the best presentation

[@toxiknao8826]

I love when you site the historical aspects of drinking!. A friend of mine said bartending is just throwing stuff together. To me thats b.s. bartending is an artform it takes trial error. Admitting to when you're recipes are wrong etc. We arent as bad as our first daquiri but we aim for that perfect shine everytime.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Moon Child this is the best comment!

[@toxiknao8826]

Thank you, you & bartalk & cocktails inspired me to research reaearch research. I want my knowledge and self teaching to one day land me a bar job. I know I can do it If I dont give up. Cocktails wouldnt be a thing without a bitter sling *raises glass*

[@masondieno4877]

Here for the history thanks man

[@blooodytwins]

One of the best drinks ever

[@JeanOlaf]

That's one of the best story we got yet 😂

[@pbr-streetgang]

Thanks for the vid sir.👍🏼👍🏼

[@kathygrunstad8701]

Love the history ❤️😎

[@mllm1]

This drink is really good. Everyone one loved it. Use the ransom gin like he did, it’s awesome.

[@fadugleman]

Hey I really like the history

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

Am I the only one who enjoys the history behind these cocktails?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

hope not!

[@airbear69]

Recipe starts at 3:45

[@theroxygirl731]

I LOVE THE BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!💜

[@columjmc]

Leandro I don’t know why you care so much about the comments. If someone has a problem with the history it’s their problem not yours.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

columjmc honestly I don’t really care about the comments, I call out certain comments really to just let you guys know that I read them. If they’re mean or unproductive I mostly ignore them. But some comments are super helpful. Also I want people to know there’s usually a time stamp to skip history because it’s not for everyone so I made a means of skipping it

[@BrickFilmsCinema]

Do you think it's called a Tom Collins because it uses old tom gin?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

It was originally called a John Collins, but perhaps using Old Tom Gin was Jerry Thomas' reasoning to call it Tom Collins...

[@arkoudiou]

Hey Leandro! Did you get the knife from strashaker? I'm thinking of buying one for a long time but I don't know if they're durable. Do you sharpen it before use?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

el greco no. My channel sponsor Barfly Mixology Gear sent it to me and I love itZ Starshaker carries the same one though

[@kirstin2674]

I gotta try this >:)

[@andrewseely4614]

Which cocktail books do you recommend starting out with?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

There are so many, but we did a video on a few to start with kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXSphn6oq899j7c

[@yehudazutler1251]

Hey! I love your channel and watch all your videos! Theyre great! When stirring in a mixing glass, what size glass do you use? I use a .5 liter and sometimes i feel its a bit small.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

The one I use if 550ml on the channel I also have a bigger one which is 675ml I don't use the giant ones much

[@yehudazutler1251]

The Educated Barfly thanks!

[@kaansarca1632]

I just realized I was using too much soda water (60 ml london dry, 30 ml lemon, 15 ml simple syrup, 120ml soda water). I will this. Thanks.

[@David-mg8zu]

This was not a John Collins, a real one is made with Holland Gin (Jenever)

[@dkrohrr20]

Is it absolutely necessary to use an Old Tom gin?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Nope. Modern ones are usually made with London Dry (which is great) due to the fact that old tom wasn't available until fairly recently

[@dkrohrr20]

@@TheEducatedBarfly Awesome, I've been making them with Hendricks. Your videos are great, I personally enjoy the history behind the drinks.

[@alaayuwuh3012]

Why is the Ransom Gin Not Clear? Looks Like Bourbon!

[@DrinkInDigital]

It's rested in Wine Barrels for a handful of months!

[@joniggemeier]

Awesome i just bought a bottle of Hayman Old Tom Gin. Now i know what to do with it! Thanks Leandro.

[@jellohooter135]

And it's my favourite

[@jeff0055]

Where is the bitters?? Every bartender you mentioned in this video would have used some sort of bitters in this drink. I could not drink this without bitters. Bitters to a bartender is like a spice rack to a chef. Bittercube's cherry bark vanilla is perfect for this cocktail...or (many others) Angostura if you're in a pinch.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

jeff0055 ....brought to us by the bittercube Bitters company LOL....

[@alaayuwuh3012]

@@TheEducatedBarfly No Kidding, WTF! Lol.

[@aaronc6586]

Remember Tom Collins

[@WickedKingLycoan]

Screw That! I Want The History As Well As The Recipe!

[@josesenna965]

Cool old Tom comes good Expensive over here NZ (Lol telling lies) please explain a time stamp & why you quoted Star Trek I'm guessing something to do with Nimoy's age. 👍

[@jws2899]

Old Tom gin is different to Holland gin.

[@triplecap4307]

Another cool video. By the way, and this might help some of your viewers who don't like the history, I just go out and mow the lawn during that part. LOL Not true of course, I could never mow my lawn in 25 minutes.

[@Xanatos712]

I wonder how many Mr. Collins died as a result of that joke. Imagine you finally get to that one bar, ask if Tom Collins is there and an *actual* Tom Collins says "Yep, that's me!". And then gets glassed in the face. On the subject of gins, do you know of any good Sloe Gin cocktails? I got a bottle here but have no idea how to use it.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

There's the Sloe Gin Punch, and we have a video coming out next week with a Sloe Gin Cocktail. We'll do more, so don't worry. It won't go to waste.

[@Xanatos712]

@@TheEducatedBarfly Awesome.

[@nickusneelius]

Isn't this sometimes made with bourbon?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yessir it is :) the history of this is fascinating but yes in the modern day a John Collins denotes a ton Collins with a bourbon base

[@Sosopogi]

Here to leave a shitty comment....jk, i love your history portion. It is concise to me. Keep up the good work

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@mikeh996]

I want the story, No fast forward.

[@WeerdBeard]

I like it so much, my Facebook name is "Thomas Collins".

[@藍筆幸]

If you don't know the story of the drink. You are never a good bartender. So don't skip it

[@markscott554]

I wonder what would be in a Joan Collins? I guess there would HAVE to be a 'big rock' of ice.

[@lawrencespies8674]

I top mine with 7-UP or Sprite.

[@MariaMartinez-vi1el]

Wait, I thought a john callings is made with whisky instead of gin??

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

There is a cocktail called the John Collins that feature Bourbon, but the real, and original John Collins was made with Gin and was renamed Tom Collins.

[@bentwalls736]

F the heathens that don’t want the history lesson. Have a shot 🤮 instead of complaining. You are ruining it for the ones who want to be enlightened.

[@jeremycartwright3242]

Zzzzzz

[@mattkramer6061]

Blah blah blah just get to it already