Tom Collins
A tall lemon-led sparkling cocktail style that is light, tart and refreshing.
Ingredients and serving guide
Based on the IBA John Collins reference, which specifies Old Tom gin for a Tom Collins.
- Old Tom gin
- 45 ml
- Fresh lemon juice
- 30 ml
- Simple syrup
- 15 ml
- Soda water
- 60 ml
Preparation
Combine the measured ingredients in a tall glass over ice, stirring gently to keep the carbonation.
What is a Tom Collins?
The Collins format stretches a citrus sour with sparkling water, producing a longer and generally lighter drinking experience. Lemon acidity, sweetness and carbonation shape most of its immediate character.
What to notice
Served tall over ice. Compare freshness of lemon, sweetness and the liveliness of the carbonation.
Alcohol-free option
An alcohol-free botanical base, lemon, sweetener and soda water preserves the core Collins structure.
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