Absolut Haring Collins Recipe

RECIPE BY: ABSOLUT DRINKS TEAM
WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT

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 the Absolut Haring Collins

 What You’ll Need

• Jigger or Measuring Instrument
• Boston Shaker
• Paring Knife
• Citrus Press
• Peeler
• Highball Glass

How to Mix

1. Use a Jigger to measure and pour Vodka into the smaller tin of your Boston Shaker.
2. Cut a Lemon in half with a Paring Knife, then juice it using a Citrus Elbow.
3. Measure and add Lemon Juice to your Shaker.
4. Use a Paring Knife to cut an Orange in half, then juice it with a Citrus Elbow. Save the peel for garnish.
5. Measure and pour Orange Juice into your Shaker.
6. Measure and add Ginger Syrup to your Shaker.
7. Add Ice Cubes and shake vigorously until chilled.
8. Double strain the cocktail into a Highball Glass filled with Ice Cubes using a Hawthorne Strainer and Fine Mesh Strainer.
9. Add a splash of Soda Water.
10. Peel a twist of Orange Zest with a Peeler, squeeze the zest over your glass, and place the peel on top.
11. Sip and enjoy!

The History of Absolut Haring Collins 

The Absolut Haring Collins 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 this is a Collins drink, we recommend serving it in a Highball Glass filled with Ice Cubes and garnishing with a twist of Orange Zest. 

Alternatively, you could garnish with Lemon.

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.