Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe – Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe follows the thread of traditional gin-rying classic that successfully passed the test of centuries with its lemony fresh and sweet palate. The cocktail comes with a pleasant combination of gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water flavored over ice and served in a tall bright glass which dates back to the 19 th century. The Tom Collins is a fizzy and bright-summary cocktail that is perfect over the summer afternoon or a fancy event.
As a gin drinker or a novice when it comes to classic drinks, the Tom Collins is refreshing and bubbly with an optimum combination between sweet and sour.
Recipe Overview
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Active Time: 5 minutes
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Resting Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
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Cuisine: American
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Course: Beverage / Cocktail
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Servings: 1
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Calories: ~180 kcal
Equipment
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Highball or Collins glass
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Cocktail shaker (optional)
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Jigger (for measuring)
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Bar spoon
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Citrus juicer
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Ice cubes
Ingredients
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2 oz gin (London Dry gin preferred)
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1 oz fresh lemon juice
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¾ oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water)
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Club soda (to top)
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Ice cubes
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Garnish: Lemon wheel or wedge and maraschino cherry
Instructions
Step 1: Cooling down the Glass
First, put your Collins glass in the freezer or add ice to water so that it can chill and you prepare the ingredients.
Step 2: Base Mixing
Pour in:
2 oz of gin
freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 oz
3/4 ounces simple syrup
fill the shaker with ice and shake to make a mixture and drink about 10 seconds.
Step 3: Readiness of the Glass
Pour out the ice water you have been drinking in your fairly cool glass, and replace it with later ice cubes.
Step 4: filter into glass
Strain the mixture that has been shaken into the chilled Collins glass over the ice.
Step 5: Add Soda on it
Place the final touch on the drink with chilled club soda (2-3 oz or to taste and depending on the size of the glass). Do the gently mixing part so as to blend the layers and not let too much fizz escape.
Step 6: Garnish and serve
Decorate it with lemon-wheel and maraschino cherry in a vintage style. Serve at once with a straw or stirring stir.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Alcohol | ~14–16 g |
Tips For Success
Fresh Lemon Juice: The bottled drinks may bring about unwanted bitterness.
Sweetness: you can adjust the simple syrup to suit your taste.
Sample gins: Floral gins such as the Hendrick will provide something new whereas London Dry will be as it should.
Bubbly alternatives: On a change of pace, sparkling mineral water, flavoured soda may be a good alternative.
Serving Suggestions
- A Tom Collins served with:
- Easy hors d oeuvres such as lobster cocktail or bruschetta
- Salads with orange sauce
- Grilled chicken or sea food
Conclusion
A great alternative to any summer celebration or a well-balanced gin cocktail, the Tom Collin Cocktail Recipe is simple and classic. It has a refreshing fizzy lemon-tastiness but it is also a drink that is sweetened to have a slight balance of being fancy as well. After you nailed the fundamentals, the Tom Collins is infinitely versatile and can never be a crowd-killer.
