Gin · Medium
Tom Collins
A Victorian British classic that defined the long drink — gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and soda water over ice. Clean, bright, and effortlessly refreshing.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Glass
- Collins glass
Ingredients
- GinGinGin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries and other botanicals. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Martini and Gin and Tonic.45 ml
- Fresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tangy flavor. It adds balance and enhances other ingredients in drinks.30 ml
- Simple SyrupSimple SyrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar.15 ml
- Soda waterSoda waterSoda water is carbonated water that may contain added minerals for flavor. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails to add effervescence and dilute stronger spirits.60 ml
- Lemon wheel (garnish)Lemon wheel (garnish)A lemon wheel is a circular slice of lemon used as a garnish in cocktails. It adds a citrusy aroma and visual appeal to drinks like the Gin and Tonic or Whiskey Sour.1
- Maraschino cherry (garnish)Maraschino cherry (garnish)Maraschino cherry is a sweet, preserved cherry typically made from the Marasca variety, often found in cocktails. It is commonly used as a garnish in drinks like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned.1
Gear
Method
- 1
Add ginginGin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries and other botanicals. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Martini and Gin and Tonic., fresh lemon juicefresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tangy flavor. It adds balance and enhances other ingredients in drinks., and simple syrupsimple syrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar. to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake briefly to combine and chill.
- 3
Strain into a tall collins glass filled with ice.
- 4
Top with cold soda watersoda waterSoda water is carbonated water that may contain added minerals for flavor. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails to add effervescence and dilute stronger spirits. and stir gently.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.
