Description
Ah, the Tom Collins, a timeless gin cocktail epitomising the classic American bar scene of the 1920s.
This Tom Collins recipe combines gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water, offering a perfect balance of sweet and sour with a fizzy finish.
Served in a long glass with a lemon slice and a Maraschino cherry for garnish, the Tom Collins is not just a cocktail but a piece of cocktail history.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of 60 ml London Dry Gin
- 1 oz or 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz or 15 ml Simple syrup
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice and Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep: Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.
- Mix: Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the glass.
- Pour: Top with soda water & stir.
- Garnish: Add a lemon slice or cherry.
Notes
The Tom Collins cocktail is often associated with a historical prank from the 1870s known as “The Great Tom Collins Hoax,” where people would be told to seek out a nonexistent man named Tom Collins.
This led to widespread curiosity and amusement, cementing the cocktail’s name in popular culture and ensuring its legacy as a staple of the cocktail world.
- Prep Time: 2 Minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g