Tom Collins

Name: Tom Collins
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 oz London dry gin; 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 1/2 oz simple syrup; 3 oz club soda, chilled; as needed ice cubes; 1 lemon slice (for garnish); 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)

5 minEasyServes 1170 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz London dry gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
3 oz club soda, chilled
as needed ice cubes
1 lemon slice (for garnish)
1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Fill a cocktail shaker with as needed ice cubes.
2

Add 2 oz London dry gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
3

Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds until well chilled.
4

Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
5

Top with 3 oz chilled club soda and give a gentle stir to combine.
6

Garnish with 1 lemon slice (for garnish) and 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish).

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Questions

What is Tom Collins?

A Victorian-era gin sour that became one of the world's best-loved long drinks. Gin, lemon juice, and sugar are shaken then topped with club soda for a tall, fizzy, and perfectly balanced refreshment. This reference files it under British alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Tom Collins without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz London dry gin. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Tom Collins keto-friendly?

A serving of Tom Collins carries 16 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

How many calories are in Tom Collins?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 170 calories, with 0 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 12 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Tom Collins for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the gin drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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