Tom Collins Cocktail
The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail that combines gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water, making it a refreshing choice for warm weather. Its balanced sweetness and tartness, topped with effervescence, make it a timeless favorite for cocktail enthusiasts.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 4 ounces club soda
- 1 lemon slice for garnish
- 1 cherry for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.
- 3. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- 4. Top off the glass with club soda and gently stir to combine.
- 5. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a cherry on top before serving.
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