How to make a Tom Collins

The Tom Collins uses an Old Tom Gin which is slightly sweeter than a London Dry Gin. Some people prefer to shake a Tom Collins (without the soda/seltzer) to combine the ingredients before topping with soda and straining over fresh ice.

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Ingredients

60 mL Old Tom Gin such as Haymans (2 oz)
22.5 mL Lemon Juice ¾ oz
15 mL Sugar Syrup 1:1 (½ oz)
Soda

Instructions

Pour all ingredients into a high ball glass filled with ice
Stir briefly to mix ingredients
Garnish with a slice of lemon and maraschino cherry

Notes

The IBA (International Bartender Association) calls for a dash of bitters but I have always made my collins without.

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