Shake

Tom Collins

ShakeCollinsGarnish: Lemon wheel, cocktail cherry
  • Tanqueray London Dry Gin
    1½ oz
  • Lemon Juice
    ¾ oz
  • Simple syrup
    ½ oz
  • Soda Water
    3 oz

Method

Add gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with soda water. Stir gently.

Notes

The Tom Collins was one of the most popular drinks of the 19th century. The 'Tom Collins hoax' of 1874 helped make it famous. A lighter, more refreshing alternative to a Gimlet.