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Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe: A Simple Guide · Step 2 of 4

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Next, add ¾ ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice using a jigger and a citrus juicer.

Goal: Balance sweetness with citrus

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  • Jigger (shape: Two-sided cone shape, material: Metal, size: Small, observableFunction: Measuring) — Measuring lemon juice
  • Citrus Juicer (material: Plastic, size: Medium) — Squeezing lemons
  • Knife (shape: Long and thin, material: Metal, size: Medium) · optional — Cutting lemon
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FAQs

What specific tools do I need beyond just ice cubes to make a Tom Collins?

While ice is crucial, you'll also need a tall glass (like a Collins glass), a jigger or measuring spoons for accurate liquid proportions, and a long spoon or stirrer. A citrus juicer will be very helpful for fresh lemon juice, which is recommended for the best flavor.

My Tom Collins tastes too sweet, too sour, or watered down. How can I troubleshoot this?

The key is balancing the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to your preference. If too sweet, add a bit more lemon juice; if too sour, a touch more simple syrup. To avoid it being watered down, use plenty of fresh ice and stir gently, rather than excessively.

Can I use bottled lemon juice or a different type of sweetener if I don't have fresh lemons or simple syrup?

Freshly squeezed lemon juice will always yield the best, brightest flavor for a Tom Collins, so it's highly recommended. For simple syrup, you can use store-bought or make your own by dissolving sugar in hot water. While bottled lemon juice can be a quick substitute, it may alter the taste profile.

How can I speed up the cocktail making process, especially if making multiple drinks for guests?

To save time, prepare your ingredients in advance. Pre-squeeze your lemon juice and have your simple syrup ready. You can also pre-measure the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a pitcher for quicker assembly when making several drinks, adding club soda just before serving.

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Now three quarters ounce of simple syrup is our sweetener, again just one part sugar to one part water. And we need some lemon juice as our citrus to balance out that sweetener. We're just going to need three quarters ounce of that, equal parts. And as always, the fresher your juice is, the better. I cannot condone store-bought citrus. I just can't do it. And I won't. All right, fresh lemon juice, three quarters ounce of that. This drink is really great for hot weather because of all that soda water. It's really, really refreshing and also it makes it last a lot longer. And of course, you can, there's three quarters lemon.

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