The Cutty Collins applies the Collins formula — spirit, lemon juice, sugar, soda water — to Cutty Sark Scotch whisky. The Collins family originated with the John Collins (whiskey) and Tom Collins (gin), and extending it to Scotch creates a drink that balances the whisky’s smokiness with bright citrus and effervescence. Cutty Sark, the blended Scotch launched in 1923, has a lighter profile that works particularly well in this tall, refreshing format.

Ingredients

2 oz Cutty Sark® Scotch whisky
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
3 oz club soda

Instructions

Combine the Cutty Sark whisky, lemon juice and sugar in a highball glass filled with cracked ice.
Stir well.
Fill with club soda, and stir again briefly.
Garnish with a slice of lemon, and serve.