Tom Collins Cocktail

Rating: 4.89 stars

19 Ratings
18 Reviews
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Created in the late 1800s, the Tom Collins is said to be named after a wide-spread practical joke that swept the country. This cocktail, however, is no joke.

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Servings:

1

Yield:

1 cocktail

Ingredients

1

Original recipe yields 1 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

Step 1
Fill a Collins glass with 1 1/2 cups ice, set aside in the freezer. Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into the chilled Collins glass.

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Step 2
Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

191 calories; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 12.8g; sodium 3.9mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (18)

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11/01/2013

Haven t had a Tom Collins in years and it was refreshing. Don t think it ll ever be my favorite but it still was good. Read More

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19 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Allstar

11/01/2013

Haven t had a Tom Collins in years and it was refreshing. Don t think it ll ever be my favorite but it still was good. Read More

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06/27/2019

I prefer vodka and it was delicious! Thanks. Read More

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08/05/2018

Love TCs - hit the spot too darned often. Don't care. Add fresh OJ and keep the Angostura. Use a straw. Read More

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04/23/2018

I've tried several versions of TC on here but like this mix of gin sweet and sour the best! Read More

03/24/2017

Really good! Read More

02/27/2021

Excellent cocktail! but don't be like me and only read the first step! I put the soda in the shaker and made a drunk mess lol! Read More

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Matthew Ian Arends

10/16/2017

Really good! I made mine with Tonic instead of Soda and I was pleasantly surprised! Read More

08/03/2018

Excellent recipe. Read More

10/17/2020

Delicious! Read More