1 serving
Tom Collins ingredients
Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gin | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 3.3 parts |
 Lemon Juice | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.7 parts |
 Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Soda Water | 75 ml | 7.5 cl | 2.5 oz | 5 parts |
Garnish: Lemon wheel
Method
How to make Tom Collins
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Collins glass and prepare plenty of fresh ice for serving.
- 02
Add 50 ml gin, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, and 15 ml simple syrup to an empty shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.
- 04
Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh ice and strain the shaken mixture over it.
- 05
Slowly top with 75 ml cold soda water, leaving a little space at the rim.
- 06
Lift the ice once from the bottom with a bar spoon and serve immediately while sparkling.
Tasting profile
What does Tom Collins taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Tom Collins questions
What is in a Tom Collins?
Kokto’s build uses gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water.
How long does a Tom Collins take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Tom Collins prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Tom Collins alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1seed.recipe.tom-collins · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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