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Tom Collins

A classic Tom Collins is delicious, thirst-quenching gin cocktail that’s as bubbly and refreshing as a glass of sparkling lemonade. 

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin (1/4 cup)
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (1 tablespoon, see notes)
  • ice as needed
  • 2 ounces club soda (1/4 cup) or more if desired
  • 1 Lemon wheel for garnish, optional
  • 1 maraschino cherry for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Chill glassware if desired: Coat the outside of a glass with water and freeze until serving time. Or, freeze dry glassware for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
  3. Fill chilled glass with ice, then strain cocktail into glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a skewered lemon wheel and maraschino cherry if desired.

Notes

  • Glassware: Collins glass is a tall, thin, straight-sided 12-ounce glass.
  • Simple syrup: Combine equal parts granulated sugar and warm water (ie, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water) and stir to combine. Cool completely.
  • Vodka Collins: A cocktail made with vodka instead of gin.
  • Tom Collins with grenadine: If you like a sweeter drink, float a little grenadine on top.
  • Rum Collins: Use rum and either lemon or lime juice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 235mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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