Master your mixology skills with this simple cocktail recipe. A delightfully fizzy and crisp drink, the classic Tom Collins can brighten up even the coldest and dullest of days, or offer a welcome refreshment on a sweltering hot night.
![tom collins cocktail garnished with lemon and cherry](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/442296c5-e0b2-41f1-b670-34b7c3507287.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Things You'll Need
Cocktail shaker
Ice
1 1/2 ounce gin
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Strainer
Cocktail glass
Club soda
Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Step 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
![filling cocktail shaker with ice](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/03c426f7-d5c4-4207-baf8-0c14ffe661e6.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 2
Pour in 1 1/2 ounces of gin.
![meausring gin](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/815f64a0-3e30-41e9-9323-78c81575f5d2.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 3
Pour in 3/4 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
![freshly squeezed lemon juice](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/a73d6456-de5f-47f6-92b6-b119b3d60bc4.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 4
Pour in 3/4 ounces of simple syrup.
![measuring simple syrup](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/e235ffce-8321-4bd5-b0fd-229a845578df.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 5
Shake the ingredients together.
![shaking cocktail ingredients](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/272d0909-42c4-4f74-8aa5-532c85c5dbdc.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 6
Strain into an ice-filled cocktail glass and top with club soda.
![adding club soda to cocktail](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/706da568-d1f8-4756-acf2-94f880ed22f9.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
Step 7
Garnish with a lemon wedge and maraschino cherry.
![tom collins garnished with lemon wedge and cherry](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/9bcefa48-7ea3-4141-94ca-f93c156666a1.png)
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Trisha Sprouse
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