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Classic Tom Collins

Don't miss the Tom Collins, a legendary blend of gin, lemon, and sweet syrup complete with a fizzy club soda finish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 213kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. gin
  • 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • club soda
  • lemon wheel (for garnish)
  • cherry (for garnish)

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Cover and shake well.
    Classic Tom Collins step 1
  • Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda.
    Classic Tom Collins step 2
  • Add the lemon wheel and/or cherry as garnish.
    Classic Tom Collins step 3

Notes

  • Chill your glass by filling it with ice before you begin mixing.
  • Give it a vigorous shake to thoroughly chill the drink and dilute it just a touch.
  • Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg