Tom Collins

What is a Tom Collins? This classic cocktail recipe is like sparkling lemonade with a splash of gin.

Ingredients

FOR ONE COCKTAIL	FOR 8 COCKTAILS
¾ oz. (20 mL) Simple Syrup ¾ oz. (20 mL) lemon juice 1½ oz. (45 mL) gin 2 cups (500 mL) ice, divided ½ cup (125 mL) soda water 1 lemon peel (optional)	¾ cup (175 mL) Simple Syrup ¾ cup (175 mL) lemon juice 1½ cups (375 mL) gin 16 cups (4 L) ice, divided 4 cups (2 L) soda water 8 lemon peels (optional)
• Combine the syrup, juice, and alcohol in the large cup of the Cocktail Shaker. • Add 1 cup of the ice to the large cup, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously.	• Combine the syrup, juice, and alcohol in a large pitcher. • When ready to serve, add up to 12 oz. (350 mL) of the mixture to the large cup of the Cocktail Shaker. • Add ice to the large cup, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously.