tom collins recipe

Tom Collins Recipe

This Tom Collins recipe is a classic gin-based cocktail that is light, refreshing, and easy to prepare. Made with lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, it delivers a perfectly balanced citrus flavor with a fizzy finish, making it a timeless drink for any occasion. Discover more flavorful recipes like Tom Collins Recipe right here.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups ice, divided
  • 2 fluid ounces gin
  • ¾ fluid ounce lemon juice
  • ½ fluid ounce simple syrup
  • 2 fluid ounces club soda
  • 1 lemon wedge

Directions

  • Fill a Collins glass with 1 ½ cups ice and place it in the freezer to chill.
  • Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
  • Add 1 cup ice to the shaker, cover, and shake well until chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into the chilled Collins glass filled with ice.
  • Top with club soda and gently stir.
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Yield: 1 cocktail