Tom Collins, a Classic Gin Cocktail

How to make a Tom Collins

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This classic cocktail was first made in the late 1800's, and is still popular today. With just four ingredients, it's really easy to make at home!

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To start, cut a slice of fresh lemon for your garnish, and use the other half of the lemon for juice.

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Add the lemon juice along with simple syrup and gin to a cocktail shaker.

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Shake with ice and strain it into a cocktail serving glass filled with fresh ice.

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Top it all off with some seltzer water.

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Use a cocktail pick or toothpick to skewer a Maraschino cherry inside your lemon slice. Then serve! This is the classic Tom Collins garnish.

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