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The history

 

What possibly started out as the John Collins in London, this was the name of the head waiter who worked at Limmer’s Old House in the Mayfair area of London. The first Tom Collins drink dated back to 1876 so this drink has some history.

 

With over 18 other Collins drinks, the Classic Tom Collins is still the most popular and makes appearances in movies and TV shows like Meet the Parents and Mad Men. 

 

 

Perfectly refreshing for those hot summer days and made with just a few simple ingredients.  Gin (vodka can be used), fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda and garnished with maraschino cherries served in a tall glass.

The glass

This drink must be served in a tall glass. There is a glass called a Collins glass specifically made to serve this drink.

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Yield: 1 drink

Classic Tom Collins

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A classic Tom Collins is a refreshing mix of Gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and soda all topped off with a bright red maraschino cherries.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup * see note
• 8 ounces club soda
• Maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup into a tall glass, stir. Fill with ice and top up with club soda. Garnish with the cherry.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 11mg Carbohydrates: 10g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 9g Protein: 0g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

 

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