Perfect Tom Collins Recipe
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Think of a Tom Collins cocktail as a sparkling gin lemonade. This classic gin cocktail is super simple to make from scratch—no sugary mixes needed—and delivers the perfect balance of tart, sweet, sour, and fizz. Served in a tall glass with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry, it’s incredibly refreshing and ideal for warm days or elegant gatherings.
5 min
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American
Ingredients
Instructions
Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain into a highball (tall) glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with club soda (about 2–3 oz, to taste).
Garnish with a lemon slice and 1–2 maraschino cherries.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 171 calories
- Carbohydrate Content
- 11.1 grams
- Cholesterol Content
- Fat Content
- 0.1 grams
- Fiber Content
- 0.2 grams
- Protein Content
- 0.1 grams
- Saturated Fat Content
- Serving Size
- 1 cocktail
- Sodium Content
- 7.3 milligrams
- Sugar Content
- 9.7 grams
- Trans Fat Content
