Put cracked ice into a cocktail shaker.
Tom Collins
Citrus
Bubbly
Traditional
Simple
Ingredients
2 1/2 oz , or any gin.
London Dry gin
London Dry GinGin originating in England, but produced all over the world. What most people think of when they think of gin. Has a distinctive juniper flavor, and as a 'dry gin', the flavors are all natural from the botanicals. Common brands include Beefeater, Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire.
1 3/4 oz
lemon juice
Lemon juice
1/2 oz , or make your own from
simple syrup
Simple SyrupThis cocktail-making staple is used in many recipes. To make your own, combine 1.5 parts sugar with 1 part boiling water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
sugar
SugarA sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet.
Club soda
Club sodaA manufactured form of unflavored carbonated water, commonly used as a drink mixer. Potassium bicarbonate, potassium sulfate or sodium citrate is artificially added to replicate constituents commonly found in natural mineral waters. It can usually be used interchangeably with seltzer water in mixed drinks, though seltzer water lacks added mineral content.
Lemon slices
LemonAutumn-spring citrus fruit with moderate-loud volume, sweet-sweet flavor and bright yellow hue.
Method
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2
Pour the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker, and shake vigorously until well frosted.
3
Strain into a chilled Collins glass.
4
Top off with club soda and garnish with the lemon slices.
5
Serve immediately.
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Whipped cream
Cream made by whipping with a whisk or mixer until light and fluffy. It is often sweetened and sometimes flavored with vanilla.