Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe
The Tom Collins is a refreshing classic cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin or vodka Hendrick's, Barr Hill, Plymouth
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2-3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1-2 ounces club soda or lemon seltzer, sparkling water
- Lemon wheel and brandied/Luxardo cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, lemon, and simple syrup to a tall Collins glass. Fill to the top with ice and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Top with 1-2 ounces of club soda and stir again. Add more to taste if needed.
- Garnish with an orange slice and brandied cherry.
Notes
You can make your own simple syrup with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup hot water. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
Chill your glasses in the freezer. A cold glass prevents warming and keeps your drink colder for longer.
Serve this drink in a tall, skinny glass. A Collins glass helps keep smaller cocktails chilled with lots of ice. This helps slow dilution, similar to a mojito.
I like to garnish the cocktail with an orange wedge and brandied maraschino cherry for a classier finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 201kcal | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.6g