Gin Classics
Tom Collins
Collins glass
Glass
Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- - 2 oz gin
- - 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- - 1/2 oz simple syrup
- - Soda water, to top
Method
- Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice.
- Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
- Top with soda water.
Description: A refreshing, effervescent long drink of gin, lemon, sugar, and soda water.
Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry
Note: One of the oldest 'Collins' family drinks, dating to the mid-1800s.