A true classic drink in every sense of the word. Legend holds that the Collins fellow whom the drink is name after was one of the first superstar bartenders in London. The "Tom" part probably refers to Old Tom Gin, which is a quasi-defunct style of gin sweetened with sugar to take the (then) razor's edge off of it.
A good intro to mixed drinks for the uninitiated or something really thirst quenching on a hot and/or long day.
Tom Collins:
2 oz. gin
1 oz. lemon juice (fresh squeezed of course)
1/2 oz. simple syrup
2-3 oz. soda water.
Combine over ice in a ........wait for it...........Collins glass. Garnish with lemon slice, wheel or twist.
I feel this naturally leads into the Gin and Tonic, one of my all-time favorites, which I'll discuss at greater length later.
Cheers.
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