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Tom Collins

A super refreshing Tom Collins cocktail made with fresh lemon and gin. Don't forget to check out my step by step photos, tips and variations above.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 ounce lemon juice fresh
  • soda water
  • Lemon wedge for garnish
  • maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then pour in lemon juice, gin and simple syrup. SHake well until very cold.
  2. Pour the gin mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
  3. Top off with soda water and garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.

Notes

  • Don't worry if you don't have bottled simple syrup just bring equal amounts of granulated sugar and water to a boil until the sugar dissolves then leave to cool completely.
  • Although a lot of recipes use club soda I find that there is enough sweetness in the simple syrup. You can definitely use club soda or even tonic water if you prefer though.
  • To adjust the sweetness you can add more or less simple syrup.
  • A tall glass is best for this filled with ice.
  • Make sure to use fresh lemon juice please don't use bottled stuff I'll ruin your cocktail.
  • You should be able to buy Maraschino cherries in jars in most supermarkets.
  • If you feel like experimenting you can play with different flavored simple syrup (berry, citrus, or floral) or add in some herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or mint.
  • Why not add in some sliced strawberries or blueberries, it looks really impressive when serving it to guests.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1drink Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drink
Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 278mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.