![]() ![]() ![]() Heat in 15 seconds intervals and stir until sugar is fully dissolved. You can make it on the stovetop on medium-low heat OR you can make it by heating water in the microwave and adding sugar (use a Pyrex). Use a cocktail spoon to stir for 30 seconds to chill the drink. Measure the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the glass. Pour into a chilled martini glass and serve immediately. That’s right 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water renders about 2 cups simple sugar. Fill a highball glass half full with ice. You can buy it, but it’s REALLY easy to make at home with equal parts of very hot water and regular sugar. Add ingredients to shaker and shake cocktail: Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker half-filled with ice. Why? Liquid sugar syrup easily mixes/dissolves into the cocktail instead of sinking to the bottom like granulated sugar. Simple syrup or simple sugar is the key to any sweetened cocktail. I like to use a brandied or Luxardo cherry so I don’t look like a 9-year-old! Making Your Own Simple Syrup The cocktail is traditionally garnished with a lemon wheel and a cherry. While the drink is typically made with gin, you can also swap out with vodka-also known as a Vodka Collins. It sounds like spiked lemonade, to be honest however the gin adds some nice botanicals that give it a little something extra. The Tom Collins cocktail is traditionally made with gin, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and club soda for a little fizz. Guess which I prefer? How to Make a Tom Collins You can of course take the shortcut and buy Collins mix and make the drink with gin or vodka OR you can make it from scratch with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and a little club soda. Stir, and drink Scroll down for the full recipe with measurements and detailed instructions. My family has always been obsessed with the Tom Collins because it’s citrusy and really easy to make. A Tom Collins is made from: Gin Club Soda Sugar Lemon Juice Fruit Garnish, such as orange or lemon slices How to Make a Tom Collins Cocktail Add ice, cane sugar, and gin to a glass. The Tom Collins is a simple, yet refreshing classic cocktail that’s perfect for warm sunny days. ![]()
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