We all love a little bit of the classics, and we know you will love this Classic Tom Collins. Iced twice, this spicy gin, tart lemon, and club soda mixer is the perfect refresher to brighten up your day! A Classic Tom Collins never goes out of style and will always be a favorite go-to drink. Take a sip of the finer things!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups ice, divided
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup, homemade or store-bought
- 2 ounces club soda
- 1 lemon slice, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Add 1 1/2 cups of the ice to a glass and place the glass in the freezer.
Step 2 –In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, the lemon juice, and the simple syrup, cover, and shake to combine.
Step 3 –Add the remaining ice to the gin mixture, cover, and shake until chilled.
Step 4 –Strain the gin mixture into the prepared glass.
Step 5 –Pour the club soda into the glass and lightly stir to combine.
Step 6 –Serve garnished with the lemon slice.
