Tom Collins

Serve in a Collins glass...
2	fl oz	Tanqueray Old Tom gin
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
	Top up with	Soda (club soda) or sparkling water

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How to make:

SHAKE first three ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda, lightly stir and serve with straws.

Garnish:

Orange slice & cherry on stick (sail)

Comment:

A medium-dry Gin Collins.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 213 calories in one serving of Tom Collins.

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