Because the Collins is actually a family of drinks rather than a single recipe, Freeman’s third take is a template of sorts. Swapping different sweeteners (honey, maple syrup, agave nectar or orgeat), spirits (tequila) or citrus (grapefruit, orange or yuzu) is encouraged. Even the soda itself is up for grabs: Freeman suggests ginger beer or Champagne.
Tom Collins 2012
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cook Time: 10 minutes
- INGREDIENTS
Rich simple syrup
1½ cups sugar
Cocktail
Ice
½ ounce rich simple syrup
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounces Beefeater Gin
Fever Tree club soda
Orange wedge
Griotte cherry
1. Make the rich simple syrup: In a medium bowl, stir the sugar and 1 cup tepid water together until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, add the ice, rich simple syrup, lemon and lime juices and gin, cover and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with club soda and gently stir. Finish with the orange wedge and the cherry and serve with a straw.
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