Classic Tom Collins
Gin, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sugar shaken with ice and topped with soda water. A bright, fizzy cocktail that's crisp and refreshing in every sip.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 140
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Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 oz soda water or club soda
- 1 whole maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- 2
Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- 3
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until the shaker feels very cold.
- 4
Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- 5
Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.
- 6
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and lemon wheel. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cocktail shaker
- jigger or measuring cup
- tall glass (10–12 oz)
- bar spoon or long stirring spoon
- strainer or Hawthorne strainer
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