Super Simple 3 Step Tom Collins Recipe

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Difficulty

Easy peasy lemon squeezy

Rating

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars

The Tom Collins is a classic gin cocktail that has been quenching thirsts since the late 1800s.

Legend has it that the drink was named after a prank where someone would ask for a "Tom Collins" at a bar, and the bartender would tell them that Tom Collins was talking smack about them at another bar.

The victim would then run off to confront Tom Collins, only to discover that he didn't exist. The drink became so popular that it outlasted the prank, and now it's a staple on cocktail menus everywhere.

Try this simple yet satisfying Tom Collins cocktail recipe tonight. Impress your friends with your newfound mixology skills. Cheers!

Ingredients Checklist

✅ 2 oz gin

✅ 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

✅ 2 oz club soda

✅ 1/2 oz honey

✅ Ice

✅ 1 lemon wedge

Method

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
4. Sip and savour that sweet, sour, and boozy goodness!

There you have it, a classic Tom Collins recipe that's perfect for sipping on a hot day or any day, really. So go ahead and mix one up for yourself and your friends. Cheers!