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Tom Collins Recipe
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Tom Collins Recipe

Dive into a delicious collaboration of flavors and say hello to your new favorite cocktail. With an aromatic herb-infused gin and a burst of freshly squeezed lemon, the classic Tom Collins cocktail is always a winner in our book.  

The splash of the fizzy soda water is the perfect complement to this grown-up lemonade. Perfect for an afternoon refresher after a round of golf or even a poolside happy hour. The opportunities are limitless.  

 

Fizzy cocktail in a clear glass with grapefruit garnish on an oyster print cocktail napkin

 

A Few Key Ingredients: 

 

  • Gin: We prefer a London Dry Gin for this one.  
  • Lemon Juice: The perfect punch of citrus.   
  • Club Soda: Don’t skip out on this one...trust us.  

    Whether you are hosting guests or simply looking for a new cocktail hour recipe, this Tom Collins concoction is full of flavorful ingredients that are easy to find and simple to prepare.   

    Although the traditional Tom Collins calls for a maraschino cherry, we like to put our own spin on the recipe and add a slice of grapefruit instead. It still adds a colorful touch but pairs well with the citrus-based beverage.   

     

    Serve it in Style  

     

    • Choose a Stylish Glass - Our pick - the Collins glass - a tall and narrow glass 
    • Add an interesting Garnish - Drop in a wedge of lemon and a cherry - how pretty! 
    • Serve Alongside an Upscale Napkin - A linen napkin makes the cocktail feel a bit more special, plus the linen just feels better to the touch than paper. 

     Oyster print cocktail napkins

    The Tom Collins 

    Serves 1 
     
    Ingredients:


    FOR THE DRINK:

    • 2 ounces London Dry gin 
    • 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 
    • ½ ounce simple syrup 
    • Splash of club soda, to top 

    FOR THE GARNISH:

    • 1 lemon wedge  
    • 1 maraschino cherry 
    • Ice 

     
    Instructions:

    1. Fill a glass with ice and add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup.
    2. Top with a splash of club soda and stir. 

    Make it a Mocktail: Omit the gin and increase the freshly squeezed lemon to 3 ounces. The soda will add fizz and the garnish adds a touch of color making this "lemonade" feel more like an adult beverage, less the alcohol.  

    Cheers! 

     

    Serve It Up

     

    Have a few Oyster Print Cocktail Napkins at the ready for serving this refreshing cocktail.

     

    Keep your home bar clean and tidy thanks to the Iris Blue Pip Kitchen Towel.

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