# Rum Collins

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A **Rum Collins** is a cocktail based on the [Tom Collins](/source/Tom_Collins_(cocktail)) substituting a light [rum](/source/Rum) for the gin. It can also be referred to as a **Ron Collins**, "Ron" being the [Spanish](/source/Spanish_language) word for rum.[1][2]

## Ingredients

- 2oz light rum
- Juice of one lime
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Carbonated water
- Lemon slice
- [Cocktail cherry](/source/Cocktail_cherry)
- Ice cubes

## Mixing

Shake the rum, lime juice and sugar and pour into a [Collins glass](/source/Collins_glass) over ice. Fill glass with carbonated water, garnish with lemon and cherry and serve.[3]

## Cultural references

[James Bond](/source/James_Bond) was served a Rum Collins by Largo in the film *[Thunderball](/source/Thunderball_(film))* (1965). [Hope Holiday](/source/Hope_Holiday) asks for a Rum Collins in the film *[The Apartment](/source/The_Apartment)* (1960). Katherine March ([Joan Bennett](/source/Joan_Bennett)) orders one in *[Scarlet Street](/source/Scarlet_Street)* (1945). Also in 1945, Bert Pierce (Bruce Bennett) orders two Rum Collins for himself and ex-wife Mildred Pierce ([Joan Crawford](/source/Joan_Crawford)) in the eponymous movie when he takes her to see their daughter Veda performing at a tropical-themed nightclub. Arthur Peabody ([William Powell](/source/William_Powell)) orders one in *[Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid](/source/Mr._Peabody_and_the_Mermaid)* (1948). Inspector Vance ([Donald MacBride](/source/Donald_MacBride)) orders one in [Murder Over New York](/source/Murder_Over_New_York) (1940). Sikorsky ([Christopher Lloyd](/source/Christopher_Lloyd)) also orders a Rum Collins in *[The Dream Team](/source/The_Dream_Team_(1989_film))* (1989). Carmody is served a Rum Collins by the omnipotent Melichrone in the novel [Dimension of Miracles](/source/Dimension_of_Miracles) (1968).

## References

1. ["AN EASY RECIPE TO MAKE THE BEST RUM COLLINS COCKTAIL"](https://flourchild.com/the-rum-collins-is-good-enough-to-die-for/)

1. ["RON COLLINS"](https://havana-club.com/en/cocktail/ron-collins/)

1. ["Rum Collins Recipe - How to make a Rum Collins"](http://supercocktails.com/recipe/rum-collins)

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