This Smoked Tom Collins is made with a smoked basil simple syrup that highlights the gin’s bright botanicals and gives the cocktail a smooth, lemon-lime soda–like finish.
Gin is an herb-forward spirit flavored with juniper, citrus and other botanicals. Neat it can be bold, but mixed with lemon juice, club soda and a touch of sweetness it becomes a refreshing, easy‑drinking cocktail.
In this version the sweetness comes from a smoked simple syrup infused with fresh basil. If you prefer, you can swap basil for other herbs like rosemary or mint, and add a strip of lemon rind for extra citrus aroma.
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Smoked Tom Collins
By: Christie Vanover
This Smoked Tom Collins uses smoked basil simple syrup to amplify the gin’s botanicals and deliver a smooth, citrusy refreshment.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp smoked basil simple syrup
- 1/4 cup gin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ice
- 1/4 cup club soda
Garnish
- lemon slice
- basil leaf
Instructions
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Prepare a batch of smoked simple syrup and steep it in a jar with fresh basil leaves until fragrant.
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Combine 2 tbsp smoked basil simple syrup, 1/4 cup gin, 2 tbsp lemon juice and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
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Fill a tall glass with ice, strain the mixture into the glass, then top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon slice and a basil leaf.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 31gSodium: 48mgSugar: 30gVitamin C: 11.6mgIron: 1.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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