Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe Video

Some say this elegant drink began as the John Collins, named for a waiter at Limmer’s Old House in London. Eventually, someone made the cocktail with Old Tom Gin and hence, it became the Tom Collins. This theory is made more likely by the Great Tom Collins hoax of 1874, when people joked about a non-existent Tom Collins.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings1Cuisine
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Lemon juice1⁄2 Ounce
 London dry gin2 Ounce
 Sugar1⁄2 Teaspoon, powdered
 Lemon wedges1 Medium (For garnish)
 Maraschino cherries1 Medium (For garnish)
 Ice1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 154 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.03 g0.05%

Saturated Fat 0 g0.02%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 7.1 mg0.3%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g2.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.54 g2.2%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 0.15 g0.3%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 19.7%

Calcium 1.2% Iron 0.54%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Combine gin, lemon and sugar in a collins glass that is 3/4 full of cracked ice.
2. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
3. Top with club soda.

SERVING
4. Garnish with lemon wedge and maraschino cherry and serve with a stirring stick.
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