Tom Collins

One taste of this easy Tom Collins cocktail will confirm why it deserves its own special glass. While a drink like this is usually only entrusted to an experienced bartender, this simple cocktail recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients and easily stirred or shaken up at home in a cocktail shaker. The bubbly concoction yields a drink with a subtle citrusy sweetness paired with an herbaceous note from the gin. It’ll become your favorite gin cocktail after just one sip!

Way of preparation


In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Cover and shake well, about 15 seconds.
Fill 2 highball or Collins glasses one-third full of ice.
Divide the gin mixture between the glasses.
Top with soda water and garnish with lemon wheels and cherries.

Necessary ingredients

4 oz. gin, chilled
1 1/2 oz. lemon juice
1 1/2 oz. simple syrup
Soda water
Lemon wheel, to garnish
Luxardo or maraschino cherry