Tom Collins
Gin · Collins
The classic gin highball that emerged in the 1870s. While Jerry Thomas included similar drinks, this specific name and style became standardized in the post-Civil War era.
| Glass | Collins |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 18% |
| Category | highball |
| Flavor | refreshing, citrusy, effervescent |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice1 oz
- Simple Syrup0.5 oz
- Soda Water4 oz
- Lemon Wheel1 wheel
- Maraschino Cherry1 cherry
Method
- In a collins glass, combine 2 oz gin
- Add 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- Add 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Fill with ice and stir
- Top with soda water
- Garnish with lemon wheel and maraschino cherry
- Serve with a straw
Pro Tips
- 1874 London classic — gin, lemon, sugar, soda. The Collins glass is named after the drink.
- Dry shake first (no soda), THEN add soda to the glass over ice.
- A real Tom Collins is NEVER pre-mixed; Tom Collins mix in a bottle is sugar water.