Tom Collins
The Tom Collins is a citrusy fizz made with Old Tom Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Soda Water. It is shaken and served in a collins glass, about 8% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Collins glass
- Served
- Highball
- Strength
- About 8% ABV
- Family
- Collins & Fizz
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlOld Tom Gin
- 30mlLemon Juice
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- 90mlSoda Water
How to make it
- Build gin, lemon and syrup in highball with ice.
- Top with soda.
- Stir gently.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Tom Collins
Originally made with Old Tom gin, hence the name.
Missing something?
- No Old Tom Gin? Use Gin (Add a small splash of simple syrup)
- No Old Tom Gin? Use Genever (Maltier)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
All swaps for Old Tom Gin, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup
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