Tom Collins

Tom Collins

A fizzy, citrus-bright gin cocktail built tall over ice for easy sipping.

Total 3 min Makes 1 serving Calories 165/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

The Tom Collins layers tart lemon juice and gin with a touch of sweetness, then tops it with soda water for a crisp, effervescent finish. Served over ice in a tall glass, it's a refreshing choice for warm afternoons or as a light aperitif before dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 3 ounces soda water
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 lemon slice, for garnish
  • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Method

  1. Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.

  2. Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the glass.

  3. Stir briskly for about 10 seconds to chill and combine.

  4. Top with soda water, filling the glass.

  5. Give the drink one gentle stir to combine, then garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.

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    Tom Collins

    The Tom Collins layers tart lemon juice and gin with a touch of sweetness, then tops it with soda water for a crisp, effervescent finish. Served over ice in a tall glass, it's a refreshing choice for warm afternoons or as a light aperitif before dinner.

    3 min 1 serving 165 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces gin
    • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
    • 3 ounces soda water
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 lemon slice, for garnish
    • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.

    2. 2

      Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the glass.

    3. 3

      Stir briskly for about 10 seconds to chill and combine.

    4. 4

      Top with soda water, filling the glass.

    5. 5

      Give the drink one gentle stir to combine, then garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry.