How to make the perfect Tom Collins

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Named after a hoax that was doing the rounds of New York in 19874, the Tom Collins has immortalised itself into one of the most iconic gin cocktails around.

How to make a Tom Collins:

• 60ml Gin
• 30ml Fresh Lemon Juice 20ml Sugar Syrup
• Combine the first three ingredients in a Collins glass with ice
• Stir and then top with Soda
• Add straws and Serve
• Garnish with an orange slice

For full details see http://www.ginfoundry.com/cocktail/tom-collins-cocktail/

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