Tom Collins
A tall, sparkling gin sour lengthened with soda; the citrus, syrup and soda mean batching the spirit base separately keeps the carbonation crisp at serve.
Ingredients
| Gin | 2 oz |
| Lemon juice | 1 oz |
| Simple syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Soda water | 2 oz |
| Total volume | 5.50 oz |
Garnish: Lemon wheel and cherry
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Built in the glass · Medium · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to the collins glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Top with the soda water.
- 3
Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish with lemon wheel and cherry.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 0% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Lemon juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Soda water | 24.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Tom Collins FAQ
What's in a Tom Collins?
A classic Tom Collins is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water. It's built in the glass and served in a collins glass.
What is the ABV of a Tom Collins?
A classic Tom Collins is approximately 14.5% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Tom Collins?
Neither — the Tom Collins is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Tom Collinss for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add no dilution water (built drinks dilute in the glass). The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.