Tom Collins

This refreshing sipper is sweet, fizzy, and gin-forward. A classic Tom Collins cocktail tastes like a spiked sparkling lemonade and is super simple to mix together.

Why this recipe works

Tom Collin’s cocktail consists of dry gin, a dash of lemon juice and simple syrup, and a splash of club soda to round it out creating a bubbly citrus mixer that’s easy on the tastebuds.

If you’ve ever sipped on French 75 then you’ll notice that this cocktail is quite similar with the only difference being club soda in place of the champagne.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

GIN – Choose your favorite London dry gin for your Tom Collins cocktail. Tanqueray is what we used and is a popular choice for this sipper. Other good options are Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Bombay, or Beefeater.

LEMON JUICE – Fresh is best for optimal flavor. One lemon should yield enough juice for one cocktail.

How to Make Tom Collins

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1. Fill a Collins glass ¾ full of ice and set aside.
2. Add at least 1 cup of ice into a cocktail shaker and pour in all ingredients except for the club soda.
3. Shake until chilled then strain into your prepared glass.
4. Top with a splash of club soda (or more if desired) and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

A Tom Collins cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda. Simply shake all the ingredients except the club soda in a cocktail shaker then pour over ice. Finally, top with a splash of club soda and you have a sweet and fizzy lemonade cocktail at your fingertips.

Serving Suggestions

A Tom Collins cocktail can be served alongside brunch, as a refreshing afternoon sipper, or for happy hour. Whenever you decide to serve it, be sure to garnish it with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry!

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