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, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
