Tom Collins Recipe
If you’re craving a sparkling, gin-based refreshment, this Tom Collins Recipe has you covered—bright lemon, crisp soda, just the right splash of sweetness, and ice-cold gin perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin I recommend Bombay Sapphire or Beefeater; Hendrick’s adds a floral note
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice about half a large lemon; Meyer lemons give a sweeter tang
- 3/4 oz simple syrup see tip below; substitute honey syrup at 1:1 ratio for a richer flavor
- 3-4 oz soda water club soda or sparkling mineral water; avoid overly salty tonic
- ice cubes large, clear cubes melt slower—check your local grocery’s ice section
- lemon wheel or twist for garnish (organic lemons avoid any waxy residue)
Instructions
- Pop a Collins glass (or highball) in the freezer for five minutes—cold glass means slower ice melt and a longer-lasting chill.
- Pour 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz syrup into the glass. Give it a gentle stir—just enough to combine, not bruise the botanicals.
- Layer in large ice cubes up to the brim. If you have clear ice molds, this is the time to show them off.
- Slowly pour 3–4 oz sparkling soda water down the side of the glass to maintain fizz—watch the bubbles dance.
- A quick two-turn stir with a bar spoon brings everything together without killing carbonation.
- Slip in a lemon wheel or twist on the rim. Feel free to drop in a fresh mint sprig for an herbal accent. Cheers!
Notes
Cocktails are best enjoyed fresh. No reheating needed—just a quick stir if separation occurs.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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