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Tom Collins cocktail

Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

The Tom Collins is the blueprint for sparkling gin highballs. Dry gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup are shaken ice-cold and lengthened with soda water for a tall, effervescent sipper. Zesty, clean, and endlessly refreshing, this Tom Collins recipe proves how few ingredients can create perfect balance. Serve over ice with a lemon wheel and cherry for a crowd-pleasing classic.

Glass:

Highball

Strength

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Ingredients

1

Details

Glass: Highball
Makes: 1 serving
Strength:
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Flavor Profile:

🌿 fresh 💭 effervescent 🍊 citrusy

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake for 8–10 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a highball filled with fresh ice and top with soda water.

  4. 4

    Give a brief, gentle stir to integrate. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.

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