Greetings, cocktail enthusiasts and fizzy fanatics! Today, we’re stepping into the classic realm of sophistication with the Tom Collins Cocktail – a libation so crisp and refreshing, it’s like a bubbly conversation with a witty companion at a rooftop garden party. It’s the elixir that’ll have you feeling as sharp as a well-tailored suit and as light-hearted as a stand-up comedy show in a botanical garden. Get ready to shake, stir, and sip like a 19th-century dandy, because when life hands you lemons and effervescence, you create a cocktail that’s as timeless as a top hat and as delightful as a quip from Oscar Wilde!
Yield and Total Time: This recipe is your ticket to two glasses of effervescent bliss, and you’ll be toasting with your Tom Collins in just 7 minutes. Because waiting for refreshment is like waiting for your witty friend to finish their punchline – not happening.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of gin (the botanical maestro of our cocktail symphony)
- 1 ounce of simple syrup (the sweet diplomat that smoothens our conversation)
- 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice (the zesty virtuoso that adds a touch of tart brilliance)
- Club soda (the effervescent companion that turns our cocktail into a bubbly raconteur)
- Ice cubes (because a warm Collins is like a lukewarm handshake – not quite right)
- Lemon slice (the citrusy garnish that gives our cocktail a dapper twist)
- Maraschino cherry (the classy finish that adds a touch of whimsy)
Directions:
a. Imagine yourself in a Victorian parlor, surrounded by wit, charm, and botanical delights. Got that refined image? Excellent! Now, let’s make a Tom Collins Cocktail that’ll have you sipping like a Victorian raconteur.
b. Grab your shaker, the orator’s podium of our effervescent symposium. Fill it with ice cubes – we’re setting the stage for a chilled conversation.
c. Pour in the gin. Pour it like you’re reciting poetry – it’s the botanical maestro that sets the tone for our cocktail saga.
d. Add the simple syrup. Add it like you’re whispering sweet nothings – it’s the diplomat that’ll smooth out any rough edges in our conversation.
e. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Squeeze it like you’re extracting the essence of witty banter – it’s the zesty virtuoso that adds a touch of tart brilliance.
f. Shake it like you’re shaking hands with Oscar Wilde – we’re aiming for a concoction as lively and entertaining as a literary soirée.
g. Strain the concoction into two highball glasses filled with ice. Admire the golden elixir; it’s the Tom Collins charisma ready to mingle with your taste buds.
h. Top it off with club soda. Pour it like you’re adding the effervescent applause to our cocktail performance – it’s the bubbly companion that turns our drink into a lively raconteur.
i. Give it a gentle stir – because a well-mixed cocktail is like a well-timed punchline; it leaves a lasting impression.
j. Garnish with a lemon slice and a Maraschino cherry – they’re the dapper accessories that give our Tom Collins a touch of whimsy.
k. Hold your glass high, and toast to the Tom Collins – the drink that turns every sip into a Victorian repartee. “To the gin, the syrup, the zest, and the downright effervescent – cheers, my cocktail raconteurs!”
l. Take a sip, let the bubbles dance on your palate, and imagine yourself in a botanical garden, clinking glasses with fellow aficionados. It’s not just a cocktail; it’s a sip of Victorian elegance.
Summary
There you have it – the Tom Collins Cocktail recipe that’s as timeless as a well-crafted quip and as effervescent as a sparkling wit. Share it with fellow cocktail enthusiasts, bring it to sophisticated gatherings, or enjoy it solo while practicing your Oscar Wilde impression. The Tom Collins isn’t just a libation; it’s a celebration of the gin, the syrup, the zest, and the downright effervescent magic. Here’s to the Victorian parlors, the witty banter, and the Tom Collins charisma. Cheers to the Tom Collins – the drink that turns every moment into a sip of timeless elegance! 🎩🍋🥂
Photo by: Mike Garten