The Library Note
The drink was immortalized during the 'Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874,' a practical joke that swept New York and Philadelphia. It eventually became one of the few cocktails to have a specific glass named after it, the tall, straight-sided Collins glass.
THE PERFECT SERVE
A classic Gin & Tonic: 1 part Gin, 3 parts premium tonic, plenty of ice. Garnish with lime or botanicals that match the distillation profile.
Composition
London Dry Gin
Lemon Juice
Simple Syrup
Club Soda
EXPERT TECHNIQUE
The Tom Collins is a Collins cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water.
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