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Tom Collins cocktail

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Tom Collins

A fizzy gin-based cocktail with a zesty lemon twist.

Base
Gin
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
United Kingdom

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Combine Gin, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a Highball Glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with Soda Water.
  5. Garnish with Lemon Wheel and Maraschino Cherry.

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About the Tom Collins

The Tom Collins is a refreshing and easy-to-make gin cocktail. Its combination of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup is topped off with soda water, making it a perfect drink for warm days or as a simple, crisp classic at any time.

Traditionally served in a highball glass and garnished with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry, this cocktail delivers a tangy citrus flavor and a light, bubbly texture that’s sure to refresh.

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How this compares

  • Gin Fizz

    Adds egg white for a creamy texture and a frothy top, distinguishing it from the Tom Collins' simpler effervescence.

  • French 75

    Substitutes soda water with champagne for a more sophisticated and celebratory take on the classic gin and lemon combination.

  • John Collins

    Uses bourbon instead of gin, giving it a richer, warmer profile while maintaining the same refreshing soda water finish.

  • Gin Rickey

    Uses lime juice instead of lemon and omits the sweetness, making it a drier, more tart cocktail.

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