John Collins
Gin, fresh lemon and simple syrup built over ice and topped with soda, cherry and citrus. The tall, unhurried cousin of the gin sour.
11% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
184 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Maraschino Cherry(optional)1
- Soda Water2 oz
- Simple Syrup½ oz
- Orange(optional)1
- Lemon Juice1 oz
- Gin1 ½ oz
Instructions
Pour all ingredients directly into highball glass filled with ice.
Stir gently.
Note: Use ‘Old Tom’ Gin for Tom Collins.
Garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry.
Add a dash of Angostura bitters (optional based on your preference).
Also known as
Tom Collins
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