Tom Collins cocktail served in a glass

Tom Collins

Name: Tom Collins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 50ml gin; 25ml lemon juice; 25ml sugar syrup; 125ml chilled soda water

Alice Lascelles

Published: April 2, 2018 at 2:30 PM

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Serves 1

Easy

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 2 mins

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Master the art of the classic Tom Collins cocktail, plus three twists. Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and soda water are the ingredients for your cocktail cupboard

Gluten-free

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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50ml gin
25ml lemon juice
25ml sugar syrup
125ml chilled soda water

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal201
fat0g
saturates0g
carbs17g
sugars17g
fibre0g
protein0g
salt0g

Method

step 1

Build the drink over plenty of ice in a Collins glass, stir gently and garnish with a slice of lemon.

3 TWISTS

Raspberry Collins
Raspberries give this twist on the classic Collins a pretty splash of colour. Start by gently muddling a handful of raspberries in the bottom of an empty Collins glass, then add the ice, all the other ingredients and mix well with a long handled spoon. Garnish with an orange slice.
Brandy Collins
This is a really refreshing way to enjoy cognac. For best results, use a young-ish VS or VSOP cognac that’s nice and fruity. Just make the drink as normal, substituting cognac for gin, then garnish with a slice of ginger or a ribbon of lemon peel.
Elderflower Collins
Elderflower and lemon is a winning combination. You can make it with elderflower cordial or liqueur for something a touch more boozy. Mix the drink as normal, but use the liqueur or cordial in place of the sugar syrup. Garnish with a lemon slice.

RECIPE TIPS

MAKE A SUGAR SYRUP

Dissolve 300g caster sugar in 150ml water over a low heat. Leave to cool and bottle for future use. Will keep indefinitely.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2018

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