Style: Classic Gin Cocktail
Base Spirit: London Dry Gin
Serve: Long & Refreshing

Description

Bring one of the world’s most refreshing classic cocktails into your home with the Last Drop Direct Tom Collins Cocktail Collection.

Built around a premium London Dry Gin and professional sugar syrup, this collection contains everything you need to create the perfect Tom Collins with fresh lemon and chilled soda water. Bright citrus, delicate gin botanicals and a crisp sparkling finish have made this cocktail a favourite for well over a century.

Unlike overly sweet ready-to-drink alternatives, the Tom Collins is made fresh in your own glass, allowing the quality of the gin to shine through while giving you complete control over sweetness and citrus balance.

Simply add fresh lemons, soda water and ice to enjoy a beautifully refreshing long drink that’s perfect for summer afternoons, garden parties or relaxing with friends.

How to Make

Ingredients
• 50ml Gin
• 25ml Fresh lemon juice
• 15ml Sugar syrup
• Soda water (to top)
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slice (garnish)
• Cocktail cherry (optional)

Method
1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
2. Add the gin, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup.
3. Stir gently to combine.
4. Top with chilled soda water.
5. Give one final gentle stir.
6. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and serve.

Glass
Highball / Collins glass

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh lemon zest, crisp juniper botanicals and subtle citrus sweetness.

Palate: Bright citrus balanced by smooth London Dry Gin with delicate sweetness from the professional sugar syrup and a refreshing sparkle from chilled soda water.

Finish: Clean, crisp and refreshing with lingering citrus and classic juniper notes.

Perfect Serve

Fill a chilled Collins or highball glass with ice. Add the gin, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup, top with chilled soda water and gently stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel or wedge for the classic serve.

Perfect For

Perfect for summer afternoons, garden parties, BBQs, relaxing in the sunshine or anyone looking to enjoy one of the world’s most refreshing classic cocktails.

Why We Love It

We love the Tom Collins because it proves that the simplest cocktails are often the best. Premium gin, fresh lemon and a touch of sugar syrup create a drink that’s crisp, refreshing and effortlessly elegant. It’s quick to make, wonderfully versatile and perfect for everything from summer afternoons in the garden to relaxed evenings with friends. For anyone discovering classic cocktails, the Tom Collins is one of the very best places to start.