Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- Club Soda
- Lemon slice for garnish
- Maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.
- In a shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Shake the ingredients well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared Collins glass over the ice.
- Top off the glass with club soda, leaving some space at the top.
- Gently stir to mix the ingredients.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and, if desired, a maraschino cherry.
- Serve and enjoy the effervescence of your Tom Collins Cocktail!
Yield:
- This recipe makes one Tom Collins cocktail.
Preparation Time:
- Approximately 5 minutes