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TOM COLLINS
London Dry Gin · Lemon · Club Soda
Gin
ALCOHOL
1-2 Minutes
PREP TIME
Easy
DIFFICULTY
A classic from the 1800s that still holds up. Gin, lemon, sugar, and soda — effortless, elegant, and exactly right for warm-weather events. It’s the drink people order when they want something that feels timeless.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz club soda
- Lemon slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
- Ice
HOW WE MAKE IT
Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake for 10 seconds.
Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with club soda.
Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
Taste
FLAVOR PROFILE
When To Serve
PERFECT FOR
Garden parties, afternoon weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, and gin drinkers who want something longer than a G&T.
Customize
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Vodka Collins (swap gin for vodka), Raspberry Collins (muddle fresh raspberries), or a large-format pitcher pour for tables.
Bartender's Secret
Pro tip: Pour the club soda last and don’t stir aggressively — the carbonation is half the point. A gentle once-around is all it needs.
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