Plural of Collins; a type of tall iced drink made with spirits, citrus juice, sugar, and soda water (named after the bartender).
From Tom Collins, a bartender name that became synonymous with a specific cocktail recipe. Adding 's' creates the plural to refer to multiple servings of this drink.
The Tom Collins is one of the oldest named cocktails still served today—it was invented in the 1870s and is so enduring that bartenders worldwide immediately know what you're ordering without needing instructions.
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