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Drinks
Tom Collins
A tall, refreshing gin lemonade with soda — essentially a sparkling gin sour. Dating back to the 1800s and named after a famous practical joke. Light, fizzy, and perfect for summer afternoons. Use Old Tom gin for historical accuracy, or London dry for a crisper version.
Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin (Old Tom or London dry)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3-4 oz club soda, chilled
- Lemon wheel and maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- 2. Shake for 15 seconds.
- 3. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
- 4. Top with club soda and stir gently.
- 5. Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.
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