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. 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.
  3. 3. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
  4. 4. Top off the glass with club soda and gently stir to combine.
  5. 5. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a cherry on top before serving.

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