Gin

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Tom Collins

Gin botanicals, citrus fruit sweetness and a touch of sourness, bubbled up with soda water – the Tom Collins is one of the simplest long drinks. It's *such* a classic that it’s had a glass named after it.
Tom Collins

Ingredients

How many serves?

2 units of alcohol per serve

1

  • 50mlGin

  • 20mlSugar syrup

  • 25mlLemon juice

  • Splash of soda water

  • Ice

  • Lemon wedge garnish

Equipment

  • 1 x Collins glass
  • 1 x Jigger
  • 1 x Chopping board
  • 1 x Knife
  • 1 x Stirrer

Method

  • Step 1

    Fill the collins glass with ice.

  • Step 2

    Measuring with the jigger, add the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup to the glass. 

  • Step 3

    Top up with a splash of soda water.

  • Step 4

    Using a knife, cut a wedge of lemon and place on top to garnish.

  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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  • gin
  • lemon juice
  • sugar syrup
  • soda water
  • lemon
  • classic cocktails
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