Tom Collins

Tom Collins

A fizzy gin-based cocktail with a zesty lemon twist.

Origin: United Kingdom
Glass: Highball Glass
Difficulty: Medium
Strength: Medium
Base Liquor: Gin

Ingredients

Drink Ingredients

  • Gin
    1 1/2 oz
  • Lemon Juice
    3/4 oz
  • Simple Syrup
    3/4 oz
  • Soda Water
    Top

Garnishes

  • Lemon Wheel
    1
  • Maraschino Cherry
    1

Steps

  1. Combine Gin, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a Highball Glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with Soda Water.
  5. Garnish with Lemon Wheel and Maraschino Cherry.

About

The Tom Collins is a refreshing and easy-to-make gin cocktail. Its combination of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup is topped off with soda water, making it a perfect drink for warm days or as a simple, crisp classic at any time. Traditionally served in a highball glass and garnished with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry, this cocktail delivers a tangy citrus flavor and a light, bubbly texture that’s sure to refresh.

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