Tom Collins
A gin-based highball with lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda. It is tart and lightly sweet, and low in alcohol at about 11% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Tom Collins
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Volume227 ml
Strength11% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.9 g (4.3%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.59%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jerry Thomas, “Bar-Tender’s Guide” (1876)
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Tom Collins