Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe
A classic Tom Collins cocktail is a refreshing, tangy blend of gin, lemon juice, soda water, and a hint of sweetness. It’s light and crisp and perfect in summer.
To keep things simple, you can follow a simple 2-1-1 ratio: 2 parts gin, 1 part fresh lemon juice, and 1 part simple syrup. Then top it off with soda water for a bubbly finish. From there you can taste and adapt, and cut back the sweetness or add extra lemon juice according to your tastes.
The Tom Collins is traditionally served in a Collins glass, which is a tall, narrow glass, perfect for mixing drinks with plenty of ice and soda. It’s the ideal shape for holding a drink. You can serve a Tom Collins with just a slice of lemon as a garnish, but I love the pop of color and hint of almond flavor that a maraschino cherry brings
Here’s how it’s made
Start by filling a Collins glass with ice. Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Top with soda water and give it a light stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry if you like!
SERVING TIPS
- If you’re making this for a group, mix each drink individually to maintain the fizz. Keep the gin and soda water chilled before serving.
- The simple syrup balances the tartness of the lemon. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little more simple syrup. For a more tart version, reduce it slightly or add an extra splash of lemon juice.
Enjoy!
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Tom Collins Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz / 60 ml Gin (Old Tom or London Dry gin)
- 1 oz / 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz / 30 ml simple syrup
- Soda water
- Ice
- Lemon slice (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry and serve
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 185Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 0g
