This Tom Collins Recipe Makes For A Perfect Afternoon

The Tom Collins is a Collins cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. First memorialised in writing in 1876 by Jerry Thomas, “the father of American mixology”, this “gin and sparkling lemonade” drink is typically served in a Collins glass over ice. This Tom Collins recipe by All Recipes will leave you refreshed and buzzed.

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Tom Collins Recipe

Gin-based and refreshing!

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Course

Drinks

Prep Time

5 minutes

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups ice
• 2 ounces Gin
• 3/4 ounce Lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce Sugar syrup
• 2 ounces Club Soda
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Course Drinks Prep Time 5 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 1/2 cups ice 2 ounces Gin 3/4 ounce Lemon juice 1/2 ounce Sugar syrup 2 ounces Club Soda Lemon wedge for garnish

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Instructions

1. Fill a Collins glass with 1/2 cup of ice, set aside in the freezer.
2. Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into the chilled Collins glass.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge. Enjoy!