Expense: Light
Taste: fresh, sour, sweet
Ingredients
- 5 cl Gin or Old Tom Gin
- 3 cl fresh lemon juice
- 2 cl sugar syrup
- 10 cl soda water
- Ice cubes
preparation
- Pour gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup into a shaker filled with ice cubes and shake well.
- Pour into a long drink glass over some ice cubes.
- Top up with soda water and stir gently.
Helpful tips for preparation:
5 cl corresponds to 50 ml (about two tablespoons).
3 cl equals 30 ml (about one and a half tablespoons).
10 cl corresponds to 100 ml (about five tablespoons).
History and Origin
The Tom Collins is a cocktail with an interesting history that dates back to the 19th century. Legend has it that bartenders told their guests that a certain Tom Collins was sitting in another bar and saying insulting things about them. This led to a wild hunt for the nonexistent slanderer and inspired the name of the cocktail. The Tom Collins is a refreshing long drink that is enjoyed not only in summer.
