The Classic Tom Collins Cocktail
The classic Tom Collins cocktail remains one of the world’s most popular drinks, demonstrating its ageless appeal. The tall beverage, thanks to its crisp blend of gin, fresh lime juice and sparkling soda water, is typically balanced with a hint of sweetness. Its basic yet flavourful profile makes it a widely popular choice for a light, effervescent drink that is appreciated across generations.
Ingredients
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- 30mL gin
- 20mL fresh lime juice
- 15mL sugar syrup
- to top chilled soda water
- for garnish Lemon wheel
- for garnish Maraschino cherry
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice cubes before pouring in the gin, fresh lime juice and sugar syrup.
- Step 2
Stir the ingredients gently but thoroughly with a long bar spoon for 15-20 seconds to fully incorporate and refrigerate.
- Step 3
Top off the glass with cold soda water and swirl again.
- Step 4
Garnish with a fresh lemon wheel and/or maraschino cherry; serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Avoid over-stirring after adding the soda water because it will flatten the carbonation and reduce the drink’s distinctive fizz.
Preparation Tip 2
Using ginger ale instead of soda water to create a sweeter and spicier variation, though it isn’t part of the classic Tom Collins.
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