Name: Tom Collins Classic
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz gin; 1 oz lemon juice; ½ oz simple syrup; 3 oz soda water

The original 19th-century Tom Collins -- gin, fresh lemon, sugar, and soda water in a tall glass with a cherry garnish. Cool, crisp perfection.

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lemon juice

simple syrup

soda water

lemon slice

Luxardo cherry

Tom Collins Classic

Cocktails where lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit drive the flavor. Citrus notes add brightness, acidity, and aromatic zest to a drink.

Citrus

Cocktails finished with sparkling wine, soda, tonic, or ginger beer. Effervescence adds lift, a dry edge, and a refreshing feel.

Effervescent

Cocktails designed to cool and revive — light, bright, and often long. Refreshing drinks shine in summer and warm weather.

Refreshing

Cocktails where no single element dominates — the spirit, acid, and sweetness are in harmony. Classic sours and well-built stirred drinks often land here.

Tom Collins Classic

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