Classic Tom Collins Recipe
Tom Collins is a classic cocktail known for its refreshing and tangy taste. It's made with gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda water, giving it a crisp and bubbly flavor.
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Servings: 5 people
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon or stirring rod
- Soda siphon
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups ice divided
- 2 fluid ounces gin
- ¾ fluid ounce lemon juice
- ½ fluid ounce simple syrup
- 2 fluid ounces club soda
- 1 lemon wedge
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice to chill it.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, fresh lemon juice, and sugar syrup.
- Shake the mixture vigorously to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled highball glass filled with ice. Top off the glass with soda water.
- Give the drink a gentle stir to mix everything together.
- Optionally, garnish with a cherry or lemon slice for a decorative touch.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing Tom Collins cocktail.
Notes
Proper Measurements: Use a jigger or measuring tool to accurately measure the ingredients. Maintaining the right balance of gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda water is crucial for achieving the perfect flavor profile.
Chilling the Glass: Chilling the highball glass with ice before pouring in the cocktail helps keep the drink cold and refreshing. Ensure the glass is properly chilled to enhance the drinking experience.