Absolut Haring Collins
Easy
Fruity & Fresh
3 Minutes
Highball Glass
Ingredients
Absolut Haring Collins is a shaken serve drink and one of three signature cocktails created for the launch of Absolut Haring.
Citrusy and clean, bubbly and spicy, the characteristics of the Absolut Haring Collins drink represents artist Keith Haring’s lively works and boundary-pushing style. Shake, serve, sip and enjoy!
How To Make an absolut haring collins
Bar tools you’ll need
Jigger
Citrus Press
Knife
Boston Shaker
How to Mix
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Use a Jigger to measure and pour Vodka into the smaller tin of your Boston Shaker.
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Cut a Lemon in half with a Paring Knife, then juice it using a Citrus Elbow.
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Measure and add Lemon Juice to your Shaker.
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Use a Paring Knife to cut an Orange in half, then juice it with a Citrus Elbow. Save the peel for garnish.
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Measure and pour Orange Juice into your Shaker.
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Measure and add Ginger Syrup to your Shaker.
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Add Ice Cubes and shake vigorously until chilled.
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Double strain the cocktail into a Highball Glass filled with Ice Cubes using a Hawthorne Strainer and Fine Mesh Strainer.
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Add a splash of Soda Water.
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Use a Peeler to peel a twist of Orange Zest. Squeeze the zest over your glass, then to garnish, place the peel on top of your drink.
What is the Absolut Haring Collins?
The Absolut Haring Collins is a shaken vodka cocktail created by the Absolut Drinks Team in 2025 for the the launch of Absolut Haring – a collaboration between Absolut and iconic artist Keith Haring.
The Absolut Haring Collins is a vodka variation of a Tom Collins cocktail but masterfully adds the addition of spicy ginger syrup to create an unexpected twist, resulting in a drink that’s in a league of its own, much like the art of Keith Haring.
The Absolut Haring Collins is a perfect summer drink but works anytime of year.
What Does the Absolut Haring Collins Taste Like?
Fruity, bubbly, crisp, and fresh. There’s the sweet boldness of orange juice, the tart bite of lemon juice, and a spicy hint from ginger syrup, all balanced by the smoothness of Absolut Vodka and the effervescent playfulness of the soda water.
The History of Absolut Haring Collins
The Absolut Haring Fizz was created in 2025 by the Absolut Drinks team as one of three signature cocktails for the launch of Absolut Haring – a collaboration between Absolut and iconic artist Keith Haring (1958-1990).
A shaken serve cocktail, the Absolut Haring Collins is, as you may have guessed, a twist on the classic Tom Collins cocktail. However, where a Tom Collins is made with Gin, the Absolut Haring Collins uses Vodka.
Tips for Making the Perfect Absolut Haring Collins
Fresh Orange and Lemon Juice
If you want your drinks to taste like the ones you get at your favorite bar, and if you really want to impress your friends when you’re making drinks, you’ve got to use fresh ingredients. This means juicing your own fruits.
So, grab a Citrus Elbow and juice your Lemons and Oranges. Sure, it takes more effort than using the ready-made juice at the supermarket, but the result is noticeable.
Serving and Garnish Ideas for the Absolut Haring Collins
- Being that the Absolut Haring Collins is a Collins drink, we recommend serving it in a Highball Glass filled with Ice Cubes and garnishing with an Orange Twist.
- Alternatively, you could garnish the Absolut Haring Collins with a Lemon Twist or Lemon Wedge . In any case, the flavor combination of Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Orange Zest and Soda Water is truly iconic, just like Keith Haring himself.
© Keith Haring Foundation. Licensed by Artestar, New York. © 2025 The Absolut Company International
Absolut Haring Collins FAQ
A „Collins“ drink is a family of tall drinks characterized by their fresh taste. A Collins drink consists of a base spirit, lemon juice, sugar or simple syrup, and carbonated water. Served over ice in a Collins glass, it’s a classic summer drink.
Making Ginger Syrup for cocktails is much like making Simple Syrup. Mix equal parts sugar and water followed by half a part ginger (peeled and chopped). For example, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of ginger. Start by combining water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add the ginger, and let it steep for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a container. Voila! You’ve got Ginger Syrup.
A classic Tom Collins is built directly in the glass without shaking. However, Collins variations like the Absolut Haring Collins benefit from a brief shake with ice to better blend ingredients, such as fresh-pressed citrus. Just remember to shake before adding soda water!
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