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A tall glass filled with ice and Tom Collins garnished with lemon slices and a cherry

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.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 167
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces 4 tablespoons gin
  • 1 ounce 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ ounce 1 tablespoon simple syrup * see note
  • 8 ounces 236 ml club soda/carbonated water
  • Maraschino/glacé cherry for garnish

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

* To make simple syrup add 1 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon water to a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 11mg | Sugar: 9g