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A chilled Tom Collins cocktail with gin, lemon, sparkling soda, ice, lemon wheel, and cherry.

Classic Tom Collins Cocktail

A tall, sparkling gin cocktail with fresh lemon, simple syrup, ice, and a bright citrus garnish.
Servings 1 cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Highball glass
  • Strainer
  • Bar spoon

Ingredients

Tom Collins

  • 2 oz London dry gin
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup 1:1 sugar and water
  • 3 oz club soda chilled
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 wheel lemon for garnish
  • 1 each maraschino cherry for garnish
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Shake:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake hard for 10 seconds until chilled.

Build the drink:

  • Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
  • Top with chilled club soda and stir once gently.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.

Notes

  • Fresh lemon juice makes the drink noticeably brighter.
  • Add the soda after shaking to preserve its sparkle.
  • For a less sweet drink, begin with 1/4 ounce of syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 18mgSugar: 14g
Calories: 190kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Classic Cocktail, Gin Cocktail, Tom Collins