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Tom Collins Cocktail glass

Tom Collins

Prep Time: 4 minutes
5 from 2 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq cocktails, beginner cocktails, brunch cocktails, classic gin cocktails, easy cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, soda water cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fill your shaker with ice.
  • Pour in the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake it up until it's well mixed and chilled.
  • Strain it into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top it off with soda water.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use fresh lemon juice bottled juice can dull the drink’s brightness.
  • Opt for a gin with citrus-forward botanicals for a lighter, summery feel.
  • If you like a slightly sweeter Collins, increase the simple syrup by ¼ oz.
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