In the 1980s, nearly 100 years after the cocktail's inception, the quality of Tom Collins drinks took a serious hit due to the prominence of sour mix in bars across America.

Welcome to the world of mixology, where we explore the art of crafting delicious cocktails. Today, we’re diving into the classic Tom Collins—a refreshing gin-based drink that’s perfect for ...

Bottom Line: Zach Johnston. First and foremost, this is a breeze to make. It takes all of 30 seconds once you have everything set up. That makes using a Collins mixer seem almost pointless.

The Tom Collins is simplicity itself: gin, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water. But the name, at least as far as the drink is concerned, belongs to no one.

In a pitcher, combine the limoncello, gin and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Press 3 thin lemon slices against the inside of each of 8 collins glasses.

2 ounces gin; 1 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1/2 ounce Simple Goodness Syrups’ Lemon Herb syrup; 2-3 ounces club soda; Garnish with lemon wheel and an Orasella botanical cherry, speared ...