Phil's Superpower of Enthusiasm

A place to write about things I enjoy, for my own edification. Headphones, audio gear, albums, whiskey, wine, golden retrievers etc.

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Lawyer, unabashed nerd and geek. Purveyor and pusher of excellent sci-fi/fantasy, good food, and repartee. He/him. Dog dad/servant to @Goldendenali.

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Tom Collins

 Tom Collins (adapted from Difford’s Guide):

2 oz Old Tom Gin (I used Hayman’s because it’s the Old Tom gin I have)
1 oz Lemon juice (fresh-squeezed, of course)
1/2 oz simple syrup (DG recommends 2:1, I only have 1:1 so I used a little extra)
2 oz soda water

  1. Shake all ingredients except soda with ice. 
  2. Strain into ice-filled Collins glass.
  3. Top with soda.
  4. Garnish with an orange slice/Luxardo cherry sail (wrap the orange slice around the cherry and affix with a toothpick).

My new Collins glasses arrived yesterday, so obviously I need to try making my first Tom Collins. It was really nice, if a little simple. Next time I’ll try using a more interesting gin; I’m thinking one of the Hendrix limited releases with a more complex and citrus-forward palate. I can tell this is going to be one of my summer standards, though; a lovely, refreshing, low-bite cocktail.

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