Gordon's Tom Collins
Gordon's gin is mixed with citrus and sugar, then topped with soda water in this all-time classic.
Ingredients
50ml
Gordon's Gin
25ml
Lemon Juice
15ml
Sugar Syrup (2:1 ratio)
100ml
Soda
1
Lemon Wedge (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
1
Method
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to an ice-filled Highball Glass.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with a Lemon Wedge.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content:
15g per serve
Interesting facts
The Collins is a classic cocktail that is typically made with a base spirit, most commonly gin, along with lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water. This sour cocktail is served long over ice in a tall, round glass that’s named after the drink itself.
History of the drink
As a classic cocktail, the Collins has become a popular choice among cocktail enthusiasts and is widely recognized for its refreshing taste. Its origins can be traced back to the Limmer's Inn – a dive bar that was a popular haunt among sporting types during the 19th Century. John Collins, who worked as a bartender at the inn, is credited with creating the cocktail that bears his name. The Limmer's Inn, located on Conduit Street in London was well-known for its gin punch as early as 1814. It’s believed that the Collins cocktail may have evolved from this popular drink of the time.
