Tom Collins   

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Tom Collins Recipe

Originally this early 19th century cocktail was known as John Collins. Later it was renamed Tom Collins as it was commonly made with the 'Old Tom' brand of Gin.

  • 25ml of Gin
  • 25ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice (half a large lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon of white castor / superfine sugar
  • 50ml soda water
  • crushed ice
  • lemon
  • 2 straws

Half fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Pour in the gin and lemon juice, add a teaspoon of sugar and stir until dissolved. Fill the glass with soda water, a slice of lemon and garnish with two straws.

(Serves 1)

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