Tom Collins
Basically fizzy gin lemonade, from 1870s New York.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlGin
- 25 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 20 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Top upSoda water
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Tom Collins
- Shake the gin, lemon juice and syrup with ice for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a tall glass full of ice.
- Top with soda and stir gently.
Garnish: Lemon slice and a cherry