Tom Collins

Name: Tom Collins
Ingredients: 2 oz Old Tom Gin or London Dry Gin (Old Tom is traditional, London Dry is common); 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 0.5 oz Simple Syrup; to top Club Soda (Approximately 2-3 oz)

A quintessential refreshing highball that perfectly balances the botanical notes of gin with bright citrus and sparkling water. It is essentially a sparkling lemonade spiked with gin, making it an all-time favorite for warm weather.

Base

gin

Difficulty

Easy

Glass

collins

Strength

medium

Ingredients

2 ozOld Tom Gin or London Dry Gin(Old Tom is traditional, London Dry is common)
1 ozFresh Lemon Juice
0.5 ozSimple Syrup
to topClub Soda(Approximately 2-3 oz)

Garnish: Lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry

Instructions

1Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a collins glass.
2Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3Top with club soda and stir gently to combine.
4Garnish and serve with a straw.