How to make a Tom Collins cocktail from scratch without sugary mixes. Jump to the Tom Collins Recipe or read on to see our tips.
This cocktail is not overly sweet and does not require any store-bought mix. Everything is made fresh. The base is dry gin then we add freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup. It’s incredibly delicious.
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Back in the day we were contributors for Betty Crocker. We shared this recipe with them. We loved it so much we had to share an adapted version with you.
Recipe updated, originally posted July 2011. Since posting this in 2011, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne
Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe from Scratch
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How to make a Tom Collins cocktail from scratch without sugary mixes.
You Will Need
1 cup dry gin
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup simple syrup, see our recipe for how to make simple syrup
1 cup club soda
4 orange slices
4 maraschino cherries
Ice
Directions
1Add gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a pitcher. Stir well. Fill 4 glasses to the brim with ice. Divide gin mixture between glasses. Add a splash of club soda then garnish with orange slice and a cherry.
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what makes it red at the bottom?
The maraschino cherries made the cocktail glass look red at the bottom.
I was the hit of the party tonight with these. Thank you!
Awesome, Won! So happy to hear it!
This looks so inviting….great for a warm summer eve!
That looks great and guess what?
It’s nine minutes past five 🙂
I am not a lover of gin, BUT I don’t know if I’ve given it much of a chance either. I would definitely drink one of these! Gorgeous photo!
Oh, Aggie! Try this recipe, then… I wasn’t a fan either, but the fresh lemon and simple syrup really makes it.
-Joanne