Tom Collins Recipe
Serves 1
Learn how to make a Tom Collins cocktail! Made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, this classic drink is like a fizzy gin lemonade. It's traditionally served in a collins glass, but any tall glass will work here. The size of your glass will influence the amount of sparkling water you use, so make sure to taste and adjust before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Lemon wheel, for garnish
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Instructions
- In a tall glass, stir together the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice, top with club soda, and gently stir again.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry and serve.