Citrus-Infused Tom Collins
A refreshing and bubbly cocktail combining gin with fresh lemon juice and a hint of orange for a bright citrus profile. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together London dry gin, fresh lemon juice, and orange liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur
- 0.75 oz simple syrup (1:1)
- 3 oz club soda
- 1 lemon wheel
- 1 maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz London dry gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, and 0.75 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 3 oz club soda and gently stir once to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim and a maraschino cherry dropped inside the glass.
