Cocktails

Tom Collins

The Tom Collins cocktail is a legendary and refreshing summer classic. Combining gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling soda water, it creates a crisp, botanical, and lemonade-like concoction. Shaken with ice and topped off in a tall glass, the result is a light and effervescent beverage with a satisfying citrus punch. Garnished with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry, the Tom Collins is a timeless choice for those who appreciate a long, thirst-quenching cocktail experience.

Difficulty:

Beginner

Serve:

Collins glass (or Highball)

Prepare time:

5 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Old Tom Gin (or London Dry Gin)
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3–4 oz Soda Water
  • Lemon wheel and Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
  • Ice

Method

  • Combine the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
  • Fill a tall Collins glass with fresh ice cubes.
  • Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared Collins glass.
  • Top up the glass with chilled soda water to your liking.
  • Stir gently, garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry, and serve immediately.

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