The Stubby Collins: A Vintage Cocktail That Balances Precision With Personal Flair
In short: Discover the Stubby Collins, a classic cocktail from a 1940s professional mixing guide. This episode explores the delicate balance between following historical recipes and experimenting with ingredients like gin and bitters to refine your home bartending skills.
Originating from a vintage cocktail book published by Angostura Bitters in the 1940s and reissued in 1961, the Stubby Collins is a study in simplicity. The original recipe calls for one teaspoon of fine granulated sugar mixed with lemon juice, served in an old-fashioned glass over two cubes of crystal-clear ice, topped with dry gin.
The video highlights the 'Stubby Collins Angostura' variant, which introduces several hearty dashes of aromatic bitters. This addition not only imparts a distinct, rich pink hue to the drink but also provides an extra layer of zest. By testing different gins and bitters, the process demonstrates how small adjustments can significantly alter the profile of a classic beverage.
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