Tom Collins
Who doesn't want a boozy lemonade? Refreshing and easy to make, this is a recipe for a great time! It’s perfect for warm weather or as a pre-dinner cocktail. The Tom Collins pairs really well with salads, seafood, fried food, charcuterie boards, and light desserts!
Bring <quantity>8<unit>fl oz</unit></quantity> of water to a simmer over medium heat
Add <quantity>8<unit>oz</unit></quantity> of white sugar. Stir until it is dissolved
Transfer to a container to cool. The simple syrup is ready
Mix <quantity>¾<unit>fl oz</unit></quantity> of lemon juice, <quantity>¾<unit>fl oz</unit></quantity> of the simple syrup and <quantity>2<unit>fl oz</unit></quantity> of gin to the smaller cocktail shaker tin
Fill a highball or a collins glass with ice and add <quantity>15<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of club soda
Fill the larger cocktail shaker tin with ice, connect them and shake for approximately 10s. Strain the cocktail into the glass
Peel a lemon twist and express it over the cocktail. Drop the twist in as a garnish. The tom collins is ready
Sip and enjoy!
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