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Tom Collins

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A refreshing gin cocktail with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water, served over ice in a tall glass. It’s crisp, bubbly, and effortlessly sophisticated—ideal for brunch, summer afternoons, or anytime you crave a zesty, fizzy drink.

📋 Cocktail Overview

Tom Collins

Ingredients
 2 oz London dry gin (e.g., Tanqueray, Beefeater)
 1 oz fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
 ¾ oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
 3 oz soda water, chilled
 Ice, to fill the glass
 Garnish: Lemon wheel and maraschino cherry
Equipment
1

  • Cocktail shaker

  • Jigger or measuring tool

  • Bar spoon

  • Collins glass

  • Citrus juicer

Instructions
2

1. Chill the Glass

  • Fill a Collins glass with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

2. Shake the Ingredients

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine:

    • 2 oz gin

    • 1 oz fresh lemon juice

    • ¾ oz simple syrup

  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10–15 seconds until well-chilled.

3. Strain & Top

  • Discard the ice water from the glass and fill it with fresh ice.

  • Strain the shaken mixture into the glass.

  • Top with 3 oz soda water, gently stirring to combine.

4. Garnish & Serve

 

  • Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry skewered together.

  • Serve with a straw for easy sipping.

Tips & Variations
3

  • John Collins: Use bourbon instead of gin for a richer, warmer profile.

  • Raspberry Collins: Muddle fresh raspberries with the lemon juice before shaking for a fruity twist.

  • Elderflower Collins: Add ½ oz elderflower liqueur for a floral, aromatic variation.

  • Tom Collins Punch: Scale up the recipe and serve in a pitcher for easy entertaining.

Pairing Suggestions
4

  • Appetizers: Smoked salmon canapés, lemon-garlic shrimp, or cucumber sandwiches

  • Snacks: Salted almonds, olives, or light cheese

  • Dessert: Lemon sorbet, citrus pound cake, or fruit tart

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