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First memorialized in writing in 1876 by "the father of American mixology" Jerry Thomas, this 'Gin and Sparkling Lemonade' drink typically is served in a Collins glass over ice.
[Aperitif] [Classic] [Happy Hour] [Party] [Refreshing]
| Ingredients [ oz | cl ] | [ My Bar ] |
|---|---|
| 2 oz Old Tom Gin | [ Add ] |
| 1 oz Lemon Juice | [ Add ] |
| 2 dashes Simple Syrup | [ Add ] |
| 3 oz Club soda | [ Add ] |
Method: On the Rocks
Glass: Collins
Recipe:
- Pour the gin, lemon juice and simple sugar syrup into a Collins glass half filled with ice.
- Stir
- Complete with soda
Volume: 6.1 oz
Alcohol by volume: 13%
Popularity
Times viewed: 23030
Average Score: 7.0 (3 votes)
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History
By 1878, the Tom Collins was being served in the bar rooms of New York City and elsewhere. Identified as 'a favorite drink in demand everywhere' in the 1878 edition of The Modern Bartender's Guide by O. H. Byron
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Comments
Added by David on 2009-04-23 20:29:39
Last updated on 2009-08-31 11:58:07
Status: Approved
