Tom Collins

The Tom Collins was first seen in Jerry Thomas’ The Bartender’s Guide in 1876.

Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

Glass: Highball
Garnish: Lemon wedge

Ingredients:

• 2 oz (60 ml) barrel aged gin 
• 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) lemon juice 
• 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup
• 2 oz (60 ml) soda water 

Method:

1. In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients except the soda water
2. Shake with ice for 10-12 seconds
3. Double strain into a chilled highball glass
4. Top with soda water