Tom Collins
A refreshing gin sour topped with soda water.
Learn how to make the perfect Tom Collins cocktail recipe at home. This refreshing sour features gin as the base spirit and is served in a collins glass. A great drink anytime, this drink shines in the heat of summer. Get the complete ingredient list, step-by-step mixing instructions, and expert tips.
Tom Collins Ingredients
- 🍸gin(2 oz)
- 🍋fresh lemon juice(1 oz)
- 🍯simple syrup(0.75 oz)
- 💧Soda water
Mixing Instructions for Tom Collins
- 1.Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to shaker with ice
- 2.Shake well
- 3.Strain into collins glass filled with ice
- 4.Top with soda water
- 5.Stir gently
- 6.Garnish with lemon wheel and cherry
Why These Ingredients For The Perfect Tom Collins?
Gin
A juniper-flavored spirit that adds botanical complexity and aromatics to the cocktail. London Dry gin works well for classic cocktails.
Fresh lemon juice
Tart citrus that brightens the drink and adds refreshing acidity. Fresh juice is essential for quality.
Simple syrup
A sweetener that balances the tartness of citrus without adding flavor complexity. Easy to make at home.
Soda water
Neutral carbonation that lightens the drink and adds effervescence without changing flavor.
Alternative Ingredients
- •Try different gins for variety
- •Use flavored simple syrups
- •Add muddled fruit for variations
A Tom Collins is best served with
🍽️ Light lunches, garden parties, or casual dining. Perfect for relaxed outdoor gatherings.
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