How to Make a Tom Collins (7 Steps)

This old standby is so popular that the glass that holds it bears the collins name. Serves one.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 tsp. sugars
  • liquor
  • 1 oz. lemon juices
  • cocktail shaker
  • cocktail strainer
  • 2 oz. gin
  • club sodas
  • collins glasses
  • orange wedges
  • Club Sodas
  • Liquor
  • Orange Wedges
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Collins Glasses
  • Collins glasses

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with cracked ice.

  2. Add gin, lemon juice and sugar.

  3. Shake five times.

  4. Strain over three ice cubes into a chilled collins glass.

  5. Fill with club soda.

  6. Stir once.

  7. Garnish with an orange wedge.