Gin Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Tom Collins

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Tom Collins, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Collins glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel and cherry

Ingredients

2 oz gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
Soda water to top

Method

Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass and top with soda water.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Collins glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel and cherry

Background & History

Part of the 'Collins' family of tall, fizzy sours, dating to 19th-century London and named after a waiter, John Collins, though the gin version took the name Tom Collins.

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