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Tom Collins Cocktail
Prep
5 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
The Tom Collins is my go to drink when I want something refreshing that comes together in minutes. This classic cocktail is so easy to make that you'll impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The star ingredient is fresh lemon juice, which is packed with vitamin C to support your immune system while adding bright, natural flavor. What I love most is that you probably already have everything in your pantry or fridge, making this an affordable option for entertaining. It's the perfect balance of gin, citrus, and sweetness that never fails to satisfy.
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Ingredients
- 22 ½ cups ice, divided
- 22 fluid ounces gin
- ¾ fluid ounce lemon juice¾ fluid ounce lemon juice
- ½ fluid ounce simple syrup½ fluid ounce simple syrup
- 22 fluid ounces club soda
- 11 lemon wedge
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Fill a Collins glass with 1 1/2 cups ice; set aside in the freezer.
- 2
Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover, and shake until chilled.
- 3
Strain into the chilled Collins glass. Top with club soda and garnish with lemon wedge.
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