The Tom Collins is a summertime grownup Lemonade
Kevin Mayfield
This classic cocktail is perfect to cool off with on a hot summer day. The dry gin quenches your thirst and the lemons give it a perfect tart taste.
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 191 kcal
- 2 oz Dry Gin
- ½ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ to 1 oz simple syrup to taste
- Sparkling water
Prepare a Collins glass by placing it in the freezer an hour ahead of time to chill.
Combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice
Shake well and strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
Pour soda water to taste or to fill the glass
Garnish with lemon slice and a Luxardo cherry
- You can use more fresh lemon juice if you like more tartness
- Experiment with different types of gin such as Old Tom
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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