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This Tom Collins recipe makes the classic gin cocktail that was created in the late 1800s and is said to have been named after a widespread practical joke that swept the country. This cocktail, however, is no joke.

Prep

13 min

Cook

20 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Ingredients

2.5 cups ice , divided
2 fluids ounces gin
0.75 fluids ounce lemon juice
0.5 fluids ounce simple syrup
2 fluids ounces club soda
1 lemon wedge

Instructions

1 Gather the ingredients.
2 Fill a Collins glass with 1 1/2 cups ice; set aside in the freezer.
3 Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover, and shake until chilled.
4 Strain into the chilled Collins glass.
5 Top with club soda and garnish with lemon wedge. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

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