Timeless Classic

Tom Collins

Sparkling gin lemonade balanced to crisp, bright, thirst-quenching perfection.

Gin Shaken Fresh cubed ice 3 min · 12% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Lemon wheel & dark cocktail cherry

Old Tom or London Dry Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Simple Syrup 15 ml
Chilled Soda Water 90 ml

Preparation

Shake gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup briefly with ice for 8 seconds.
Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
Top with cold soda water, stir once gently, and garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Build straight in the tall glass—no shaker needed—using any gin, fresh lemon, dissolved sugar, and sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda if skipping sugar).

Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
White Sugar 2 tsp
Cold Club Soda 90 ml

At-Home Steps

Stir lemon juice and sugar in the base of a tall glass until dissolved.
Add gin and fill with ice cubes, stirring 10 seconds to chill.
Top with cold club soda and garnish with a slice of lemon.

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How do you make Tom Collins at home with everyday ingredients?

Build straight in the tall glass—no shaker needed—using any gin, fresh lemon, dissolved sugar, and sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda if skipping sugar). Ingredients: 60 ml Gin, 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 2 tsp White Sugar, 90 ml Cold Club Soda. Steps: Stir lemon juice and sugar in the base of a tall glass until dissolved. Add gin and fill with ice cubes, stirring 10 seconds to chill. Top with cold club soda and garnish with a slice of lemon.

What is the full craft bar specification for Tom Collins?

Tom Collins (Gin, 12% ABV) is prepared shaken with fresh cubed ice and garnished with lemon wheel & dark cocktail cherry. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Old Tom or London Dry Gin, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Simple Syrup, 90 ml (3 oz) Chilled Soda Water.