Cocktail Recipes

Tom Collins

Classic | Collins | from Anders Erickson

The classic Tom Collins is a straightforward and refreshing cocktail that combines gin with lemon juice, sugar and club soda.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml	Old Tom Gin	Scofflaw
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Fresh Lemon Juice
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Semi-Rich Simple Syrup
2 to 3 oz / 50 to 75 ml 3 to 4 1⁄2 oz / 75 to 113 ml 4 to 6 oz / 100 to 150 ml 6 to 9 oz / 150 to 225 ml	Soda Water

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware:
  • High Ball
  • On the Rocks
• Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry
• Special Prep: Add cocktail to the glass with ice and top with soda water.