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Tom Collins
Bright, refreshing gin and lemon drink with a cherry garnish—the classic tall cocktail that tastes like sunshine in a glass. Shake, pour, and sip.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 170
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Step 2
Stir well to combine and chill the mixture.
Step 3
Top with club soda, filling the glass almost to the rim.
Step 4
Garnish with a cherry on a cocktail pick and a lemon wheel or slice if desired.
Step 5
Serve immediately with a straw.
Tools you’ll need
- tall glass (10–12 oz)
- bar spoon or long stirring spoon
- jigger (1.5 oz and 0.75 oz measures, or standard shot glass)
- cocktail pick (optional, for garnish)
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