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Tom Collins

Tom Collins Cocktail Drink

How to Make

Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and gin in a mixing glass. Fill with ice, and shake well. Strain into a tall tumbler filled with ice, and top with club soda. Garnish with a cherry and orange slice.

Ingredients

Makes one drink:

  • 1-1/2 ounce Gin
  • 1 ounce Simple Syrup
  • 1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Club Soda

Garnish

1 Cherry, 1 Orange Slice

Prep Time

1 Minute

Tools

  • Boston Shaker
  • Hawthorne Strainer
  • Knife
  • Tall Tumbler

Bartender Stories

Alexandra Geppert

An old tom cat fell in the vat. That's the story I was told as to why there is Old Tom gin. The Old Tom style of gin is probably where the cocktail got its name, but a nice dry gin works purrrfectly as well. I love this cocktail because of its versatility: a refreshing patio drink on its own and a great option for a typical vodka drinker. And it goes well with food, especially spicy food. Adapt the simple syrup and lemon juice proportions to your liking.

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