Tom Collins (no added sugar & low-calorie)
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Tom Collins (no added sugar & low-calorie)
Serve in a Collins glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2⁄3 oz | Sugar-free sweetener syrup |
| 3 oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange slice & cherry.
- SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with soda and briefly stir.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
If opting to make this Tom Collins with an Old Tom gin (as it should be), beware which brand you choose as many Old Tom gins contain sugar.
History:
Adapted from the classic serve by yours truly (Simon Difford) in January 2019.
Also see Collins Cocktails - recipes & history.
Nutrition:
One serving of Tom Collins (no added sugar & low-calorie) contains 101 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 7.37% alc./vol. (7.37° proof)
- 13.6 grams of pure alcohol
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