Treat yourself to a refreshing and zesty Tom Collins. This delightful cocktail is simple to make, requiring just a few basic tools. Enjoy the perfect balance of citrusy flavours.
Elevate your cocktail hour with this easy recipe that's ideal for sipping on a sunny afternoon.
for a delicious tom collins you'll need
50ml Copper House Dry Gin
25ml Lemon Juice
25ml Sugar Syrup
125ml Soda Water
Maraschino Cherry and Lemon Wheel for garnish
Ice
method:
- Using a highball - add gin, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Fill glass with ice and then top with soda water and stir.
- Garnish with lemon wheel and cherry
HISTORY
This classic cocktail dates back to the late 1800s and is named after a hoax that became popular in New York in 1874. The joke involved telling someone that a man named Tom Collins was speaking ill of them at a nearby bar, prompting them to go in search of this nonexistent provocateur.