Best 5 Tom Collins Cocktail Recipes

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The Tom Collins cocktail is a classic drink that combines gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda. It is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. The Tom Collins is said to have originated in the 19th century, and it has since become a popular drink around the world. Today, there are many different variations of the Tom Collins, each with its own unique flavor. If you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful cocktail to enjoy, the Tom Collins is a great choice.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TOM COLLINS COCKTAIL



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Created in the late 1800s, the Tom Collins is said to be named after a wide-spread practical joke that swept the country. This cocktail, however, is no joke.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Gin Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups ice
2 fluid ounces gin
¾ fluid ounce lemon juice
½ fluid ounce simple syrup
1 cup ice
2 fluid ounces club soda
1 lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Fill a Collins glass with 1 1/2 cups ice, set aside in the freezer. Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into the chilled Collins glass.
  • Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

TOM COLLINS



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The Tom Collins is perhaps the ultimate highball and one of history's most enduring cocktails. It was historically made with Old Tom gin, which is sweeter than London dry gin, but the drink works well with both types of the spirit. (Old Tom only recently became available again, thanks to the clamoring of mixologists.) A peculiar methodology is used in mixing up a Tom Collins. Though it contains fresh juice, which usually dictates that the drink must be shaken, it is nonetheless often built in the glass in which it is served. But shaking the drink and then straining it into an ice-filled highball works as well, and arguably leads to a better integrated cocktail.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces Old Tom or London Dry gin
1 ounce simple syrup
3/4 ounce lemon juice
Soda water
Lemon wedge, for garnish
Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Steps:

  • Shake gin, syrup and juice with ice until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled highball. Top with soda water. Garnish with lemon wheel or wedge and a cherry.

TOM COLLINS



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This Tom Collins cocktail has been popular for a long time, but the origin of the name is still up for debate. Some think it was named after a sweet gin called Old Tom, and others believe the drink was named after the bartender who invented it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes, divided
2 ounces gin
1-1/2 ounces sour mix
1/2 cup club soda, chilled
Optional: orange slice maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Place remaining ice in a Collins or highball glass; set aside. , Add the gin and sour mix to shaker; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Pour club soda into glass. If desired, garnish with orange slice and cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TOM COLLINS



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This is a great warm weather cocktail with or without the splash of bitters.

Provided by c-biskit

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Gin Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 fluid ounces gin
2 fluid ounces lemon juice
1 fluid ounce simple syrup
1 dash bitters
1 cup ice cubes
¼ cup cold club soda
1 slice lemon, for garnish
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and a dash of bitters. Cover and shake until the outside of the container is frosty, about 15 seconds. Strain into a highball glass full of ice. Top off with club soda and garnish with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 11.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TOM COLLINS



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Master the art of the classic Tom Collins cocktail, plus three twists. Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and soda water are the ingredients for your cocktail cupboard

Provided by Alice Lascelles

Categories     Cocktails

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 4

50ml gin
25ml lemon juice
25ml sugar syrup
125ml chilled soda water

Steps:

  • Build the drink over plenty of ice in a Collins glass, stir gently and garnish with a slice of lemon. 3 TWISTSRaspberry CollinsRaspberries give this twist on the classic Collins a pretty splash of colour. Start by gently muddling a handful of raspberries in the bottom of an empty Collins glass, then add the ice, all the other ingredients and mix well with a long handled spoon. Garnish with an orange slice. Brandy CollinsThis is a really refreshing way to enjoy cognac. For best results, use a young-ish VS or VSOP cognac that's nice and fruity. Just make the drink as normal, substituting cognac for gin, then garnish with a slice of ginger or a ribbon of lemon peel. Elderflower CollinsElderflower and lemon is a winning combination. You can make it with elderflower cordial or liqueur for something a touch more boozy. Mix the drink as normal, but use the liqueur or cordial in place of the sugar syrup. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar

Tips:

- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. - If you don't have simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of boiling water. - To muddle the mint, place it in a glass and use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press it until it releases its flavor. - Don't over-shake the cocktail, as this will dilute it and make it watery. - Serve the cocktail immediately over ice. - Garnish with a lemon wedge and a cherry for a classic presentation.

Conclusion:

The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious Tom Collins that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a refreshing cocktail, give the Tom Collins a try. You won't be disappointed.

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