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Tom Collins with Lemon and Soda
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Place a few ice cubes in a tall (Collins) glass to chill it (1-2 minutes).
TIP:Chill the glass with ice and a splash of cold water for 1-2 minutes, then drain the water and dry the glass. This will keep the drink colder for longer.
- 2
Pour the gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker or measuring jug. For guidance, use approximately 50 ml gin : 25 ml lemon juice : 15-20 ml syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
TIP:Shake cocktails with plenty of ice in a shaker for 10-15 seconds to thoroughly chill the drink and balance the flavors. When straining, use a fine-mesh strainer to remove ice chunks.
- 3
Strain the mixture through a fine strainer into a jug or preparing vessel for pouring. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more syrup or acidity by adding more lemon juice if needed.
Serving
- 4
Discard the ice from the chilled glass and fill it with fresh ice.
- 5
Pour the strained mixture over the ice, top with soda water (approx. 60-90 ml), and gently stir with a long spoon for 2-3 turns so the drink combines without losing its effervescence.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon slice and optionally a cocktail cherry. Serve immediately with a straw.
TIP:Create a thin strip of lemon zest, gently rub it over the drink to release the aroma, and place it on the rim of the glass. For a more pronounced aroma, squeeze a drop of oil onto the strip.
More tips:
For an even fresher flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, reduce the amount of simple syrup to taste.
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