How to Make Tom Collins Cocktail - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Tom Collins cocktail is a classic drink that has been enjoyed for generations. This refreshing and tangy cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and carbonated water, making it the perfect beverage for a hot summer day or a casual get-together with friends. The drink is traditionally served in a tall glass over ice, garnished with a slice of lemon and a maraschino cherry, creating a visually appealing and irresistible drink.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • Fill a Collins glass with 1 1/2 cups ice; set aside in the freezer.
  • Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover, and shake until chilled.
  • Strain into the chilled Collins glass. Top with club soda and garnish with lemon wedge.
  • Nutrition

    191 cal.

    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 49mg