Tom Collins Cocktail

The Tom Collins is a classic, refreshing highball cocktail traditionally made with gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and carbonated water, served over ice in a tall Collins glass. It is a timeless drink that originated in the United States during the mid-19th century, evolving from a simpler 'gin fizz' style.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a cocktail, it is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the added sugar and alcohol, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving contains approximately 150-200 calories, coming almost entirely from the alcohol and sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Folate	5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Copper	0.02 mg

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The drink's name is famously tied to a 19th-century American prank known as the 'Tom Collins Hoax,' where people would tell friends that a man named Tom Collins was badmouthing them at a local bar, prompting them to rush out to find him.