Beat the heat with the TOM COLLINS

Beat the heat with the TOM COLLINS - an easy gin drink!

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Today we’re making a Tom Collins! This gin classic has been a warm weather favorite since the 1800s, and for good reason. Light, bubbly, refreshing - a winning formula that works with any base spirit. The Tom Collins is good any time of day, but best enjoyed in the sun. Cheers!
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Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:36
The Booze: 3:02
The Recipe: 4:03
Sips & sign off: 4:57
THE TOM COLLINS RECIPE 4:03
2 oz. (60 ml) Scofflaw Old Tom Gin
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
2-3 oz. (60-90 ml) soda water
Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry for garnish
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@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Anybody out there actually named Tom Collins? I'd like a word.

@mojojon1967 Жыл бұрын

No, but you've got a Jon Collins following you all the way from the UK..... Close but no cigar, eh?! Great work as always, Anders.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

@@mojojon1967 close enough. Cheers, Jon!

@AnalEyesAnalyzeAnalLies Жыл бұрын

@@mojojon1967 Hey Jon! Why do they call you Mojo?

@mojojon1967 Жыл бұрын

@@AnalEyesAnalyzeAnalLies Just a nickname I picked up along the way... Firmly stuck with it now...

@mr.smoker4147 Жыл бұрын

My father's name is Tom Collins. He decided to name me John. Makes for good conversation when ordering these drinks at the bar!

@idohoward7 Жыл бұрын

For the sake of humanity Make. A. Book. Big fan 🥂🥂

@2giantmonsters Жыл бұрын

I make the lazy Tom Collins. Gin and Sprite

@ronswansonsalterego8533 Жыл бұрын

I am mostly a whiskey drinker but got a bottle of gin recently. Botanist since I do enjoy things Islay. After a couple of different tries at Martini's, it was hot this past Sunday so I decided to try a Tom Collins. I had come to Anders channel to watch his video on a Tom Collins and couldn't believe there wasn't one. So I tried it any way and it was good! Now, like magic, here is an Anders video on the Tom Collins. A very refreshing cocktail.

@jozsiasszarka7688 Жыл бұрын

This sounds like it would be great with a sprig of rosemary to compliment the gin. Episode idea, favorite herbs to use in cocktails.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Like the idea - and agree with the rosemary. Cheers

@Bisonzilla Жыл бұрын

When I make my home made Limoncello i've been known from time to time to put a spring of lavender in the bottle & leave it in as I store it to steep in a cool, dry, back of a cabinet.

@kj3d812 Жыл бұрын

Basil is even better. ☺

@staciehaneline9533 11 ай бұрын

I tried gin with rosemary!!! It was truly excellent!! Thanks for the idea. I used gin, a sugar cube, lemon juice, an egg white, rosemary, and ice. I gave it a shake, double strained it, and added a splash of Sprite. Fabulous!!! 💞

@6plus6bar Жыл бұрын

Perfect time of spring to cover this classic. Also, this is one of the best looking drinks you’ve made (in my opinion) . . . the symmetrical lines of the glass, straw, and cherry spear against the lemon and cherry say “art deco”. Really well done 👌

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark

@RightontheMark8313 Жыл бұрын

💯

@blakecooper2262 Жыл бұрын

The cocktail that started it all for me! I was wondering when the day would come for it to get it’s time in the spotlight. Sublime as always Anders!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

It was time. Cheers Blake

@baloneyandfunk5234 Жыл бұрын

Funny - started it all out for me too 10/10

@AdamSoucyDrums Жыл бұрын

I love these episodes that go super deep on the history portion 🤓 Keep up the good work you two!

@levonhovhannisyan2181 Жыл бұрын

Amazing content and cocktail, as always! Thank you and looking forward to many more videos / cocktails. Cheers!

@kukukachoo419 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy oh boy, a busy outside weekend approaches, and a drink to try! Great video as always Anders!

@jimmyfortuna-peak4639 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this video. Thank you Anders!

@waynehanley72 Жыл бұрын

Substituting in an Irish whiskey for the gin, it becomes a Michael Collins (after the Irish leader)!

@jonahnewmark1645 Жыл бұрын

I work in an Architecture Firm in NYC. We love watching your channel. It is a Friday tradition!

@gypsy5445 11 ай бұрын

My favorite forever! Best summer cocktail!!

@PBHolbert Жыл бұрын

Might be my favorite warm weather drink. Thanks for sharing your recipe! I think I speak for all of us that your videos bring a bit of extra joy to every Friday. Cheers!

@suzanschneider6163 Жыл бұрын

I love the retro glass. Rum collins for me! Thank you for the hypothesis on the name (s.)

@TC-se2kx Жыл бұрын

Tom Collins here 🤚🏻 Really love your channel and trying out the drinks. Hotel Nacional has been a huge favorite with everyone I introduce to it!

@bryanbecker3763 Жыл бұрын

Anders in my favorite drinking buddy that I've never met.

@Petrosman Жыл бұрын

Saw your video, I knew I would probably have all the ingredients for it on hand. Went to my kitchen, put my Collins glass in the freezer and started mixing. I used Tanqueray, and wow, I did not expect this drink to be so easy yet so nice. Gonna be making these a lot this summer. Cheers Anders!

@vinzdahprinz152 Жыл бұрын

another fantastic info, historic additional knowledge Sir, Thank You so Much!!!

@Ahglock Жыл бұрын

Way back machine to my early 20s and one of my exes favorite cocktails was the tom collins. It was my introduction to the drink and I became a fan of it and its variants. Still love it 20 some years later.

@ghw7192 11 ай бұрын

I had forgotten about those! Thank you!

@matsbartram7642 Жыл бұрын

awesome video, i was planning on making a cucumber collins this week, basically the same drink but with a thin slice of cucumber across the lengt ash a garnish in the glass, looks amazing!!

@corbinhodges7708 11 ай бұрын

This was a favorite of my late grandmother and every time I have one I think of her. Thank you for your entertaining and robust explanation of this great cocktail!

@sherlockholmes60 9 ай бұрын

Apparently, my grandmother loved them as well. She passed away when I was young, but I was recently at a family event, and I ordered one and a family member of mine mentioned she loved them and now it reminds me of her as well.

@ChicagoHistoryPodcast Жыл бұрын

Love the history and of course the recipe! Thanks.

@Patronux Жыл бұрын

Anders! Thank you (to you and Az) so much for the great content all these years. I've been watching you since your old fashioned video and thanks to you I've enjoyed making many cocktails for me and my friends. Cheers.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you making the drinks! Happy you're enjoying the channel. Cheers

@teddydanielson4225 Жыл бұрын

Made these at a party I hosted back in college, they were a huge hit! Haven’t had one in awhile, a revisit is absolutely necessary

@AmberBenford Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this one! As simple as it is, I’ve found that it’s so hard for bartenders to get the harmony just right, if they even know how to make it at all.

@gautamshekhar2328 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for the cocktail. Also liked the history lesson, makes your videos stand out

@YouandMe4life Жыл бұрын

Another great drink how to ! Anders, cannot keep up with all the great drinks to make, but ..keep it going !! Props to Oz as well !

@matthewganong1730 Жыл бұрын

My favorite cocktail of all time. Simple, easy, delicious.

@RightontheMark8313 Жыл бұрын

💯

@paulhogan8925 Жыл бұрын

It's a perfect drink. It was warm this weekend, so I made one with split lemon/lime and 1/4 oz aperol (dialed down the simple syrup). Delicious.

@FulmenosQuiesce Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Loved the history bit here. I personally make these with tonic water instead of plain soda, I like the slightly bitter aftertaste.

@robertp5702 Жыл бұрын

Tom Collins is one of my favourite cocktails. I was hoping Anders that you would have done two versions of this cocktail as you have done with many others, that is why I love to watch your videos. Still a great video👌

@collinbancroft1606 Жыл бұрын

Love making this at work, for myself ofc

@vintagetinrandykehler4824 Жыл бұрын

Lemon and gin is always a winning summer combo.. A simple Tom Collins is delicious!

@Lucky008aau Жыл бұрын

I love the simple, good, classics.

@KirilUK05 Жыл бұрын

I have a small notebook with recipes for home preparation but I always wait for your video to make all ticks and tricks. Finally, Tom Collins in the list. Thanks))

@austinlile9038 Жыл бұрын

My favorite drink thanks for the video!

@ridingdreamer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anders, I just got my new collins glasses delivered and its perfect timing to make this!

@Cykelhunden Жыл бұрын

This was the first drink that i learned. From my mother actually, and made it for her as soon as yesterday 😅. Love the simplicity of it, and it is even better now, that you gave some background info to go with from behind the bar. Love the drink. Love the channel. Love your work, so keep it up! 👌

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good of you to return the favor to your mother. Cheers to you both

@pauldegregorio6432 Жыл бұрын

This will be my summer drink this year!

@JustMe-fz5uc Жыл бұрын

I love this. Simple and lemon and gin. I love gin. Likely my favorite spirit followed by cognac or whiskey. I will use this tonight. I also will be making this with Bubly. Hoping the lightly fruity goes well with the overall end product.

@Wborogoal478 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha just ordered one tonight randomly. Good timing. Perfect summer drink

@nicholascorbin943 Жыл бұрын

An Anders Erikson video on a gin drink I like to make on my birthday!? 24 is off to a good start!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers and happy birthday!

@SergeantSphynx Жыл бұрын

I love the Tom Collins. One of my favorite drinks.

@tommydupree5712 2 ай бұрын

I just made this cocktail using Mulholland gin. I could really taste the cucumber and lavender notes from the gin. I can't wait to try this with other brands! Thank you for the video and recipe.

@pmchamlee 11 ай бұрын

On June 24, 1967 I turned 21 years old. I was stationed at Da Nang, Viet Nam. I made it to the Air Base there, went to the NCO Club, and ordered (legally) the first drink I had ever ordered in my life. Not being a frequent imbiber, I asked the bartender for a "Tom Collins," which he made, served to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks for the memories! (I went on to complete a USAF career and retired as a First Sergeant [MSgt] and Chinese interpreter.

@jonasziller9066 Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite cocktails right behind mojito, a modified bramble with egg white and golden fizz! Thanks for the history lesson and the great video ^^

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good lineup - Cheers

@peterdallman4550 Жыл бұрын

Made one for my wife and myself tonight. Excellent. I have a fairly large garden, my raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are coming on, strawberries in full swing. Looking forward to trying your summer smash drinks.

@ADBBuild Жыл бұрын

This and a mojito are my two favorite sunny day drinks.

@vidaronosu4394 Жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of videos from this channel now. I almost never drink though like once or twice a year. Your videos are just really entertaining.

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching! Cheers

@ShadowDzver Жыл бұрын

I`ve been making drinks when entertaining at home for years now. It`s simple, refreshing and requires very little when sourcing the ingredients. This is the crowd pleaser that everyone enjoys.

@jacobbenteman5858 Жыл бұрын

I love that glass you used!

@Tec_Two Жыл бұрын

Love the Tom Collins. I made a variant with lemongrass and thyme and it was really good!

@fupascupa Жыл бұрын

I was watching this video on my TV, but picked up my phone because I felt compelled to let you guys know that I really appreciate the history lessons in your videos.

@thesyience1021 Жыл бұрын

My all time favorite and my introduction to mixology.

@thezombieslayer12100 Жыл бұрын

Bought some Viski highballs using your code last week! Should be great for this drink

@DC-fl1uu Жыл бұрын

FINALLY!!!!!! This is one of my favorite drinks because of the reference in Ernest Hemmingway's Islands In The Streams. I have been long awaiting this video

@DrBilly90210 Жыл бұрын

Rollin' down the street, Smokin' Indo, Sippin' on gin and juice!

@bobsbottomshelf Жыл бұрын

Perfect cocktail, crisp and refreshing. Sort of reminds me of the Harvey Wallbanger. Really like the history here!

@stevecompton9644 11 ай бұрын

Made this for our July 4th dinner and it was a hit! Even my wife and her friend (not big fans of gin) liked it. Did an alteration for them swapping the old tom gin for elderflower liqueur (St. Elder). Delicious if not a bit weak, will add a bit of vodka to up the potency next time.

@IverJ Жыл бұрын

Love that glass!

@sunyboy333 Жыл бұрын

First time I made this cocktail I got furious how such a simple cocktail could be so delicious. Definitely one of my summer favorites.

@Vortex1988 Жыл бұрын

That's how I felt when I made my first daiquiri.

@RightontheMark8313 Жыл бұрын

💯

@David-mg8zu Жыл бұрын

Nice spec Anders. My favourite variation on this is using orgeat in place of sugar syrup, and I also add a dash of orange bitters. Enjoy your weekend bro 😎

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Sounds good to me. Cheers David - enjoy your weekend too

@CJGaldi Жыл бұрын

Easily one of my top 3 favorite cocktails.

@WellDressedCaveman Жыл бұрын

I love me a Gin and Tonic on a hot summer day! Refreshing

@davidmunoz2176 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite, easy going drinks.

@hadassahbarbee5686 Жыл бұрын

Tom Collins was one of my first go to drinks.

@nicholasvrbka6120 Жыл бұрын

Hey Anders, what brand of soda siphon do you use? There’s not a lot of info online about ones bars use rather then home cooks.

@MarkChaney-pv3ju Жыл бұрын

Didn’t catch this on Friday as I was making Tom Collins! I generally just mix right in the glass.

@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0 Жыл бұрын

I am here for your gin cocktails 😊

@ennuigamer Жыл бұрын

As I understand it, and this is just from what I've read so I could be wrong here, the John Collins used Genever/Jenever because how you pronounce the spirit sounds close to the name John (close-ish, if you squint really hard, haha). I've seen calls for whiskey as a substitute but my guess is that it's to recreate the malty profile of the genever as the backbone. As you said, the Tom Collins uses Old Tom gin. I'm seeing a pattern of the Collins given name being a riff of the base spirit here! I've also read that a Tom Collins without Old Tom gin is just called a Gin Fizz. From that, I would assume that a collins is just a more specific fizz for whatever reason, i.e. "all collins are fizzes but not all fizzes are collins" sort of deal. It almost reminds me of the whole "Ranch Water is really just a Tequila Rickey with a gussied up name because of the Topo Chico." I hope my train of thought makes sense here. Am I (mostly) right here? I don't know for certain.

@ennuigamer Жыл бұрын

Either way, a gin-spiked sparkling lemonade by any other name sounds just as refreshing!

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty good to me. Appreciate the comment - cheers

@ennuigamer Жыл бұрын

The entire "name everything a Collins" also reminds me of the "make everything a Martini!" craze of the 1990s. Some things never change.

@odiec5567 Жыл бұрын

I find that a half ounce of Italicus added to a Collins is absolutely lovely.

@kabel9357 Жыл бұрын

A favorite for sure. Great Summer cocktail... which is all the time here in FL 😅

@indynebeker4866 Жыл бұрын

My wife's favorite drink...she is not much of a drinker per se, this is the first drink I made her when we first got married and she loved it:)

@FlightDoc Жыл бұрын

Never had one…to the bar! Great vid as usual. Anders, you are fun yet Az spices things up. She’s your Angostura.

@jeffcsMN Жыл бұрын

I completely forgot about this classic cocktail! Can’t wait to mix up a batch of these on a hit summer day! Cheers!

@RightontheMark8313 Жыл бұрын

💯

@lawrencespies8674 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Gin cocktail. I top mine with 7-Up and I use Plymouth Gin.

@LeavingForParis Жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber but I'm already a fan and have been watching all your videos! Love the old fashioned drinks and history talks. 😃 I want to humbly request that you do a video for the Hemingway Daiquiri, my favorite classic cocktail! ❤

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel! Appreciate the comment. Been waiting a long time to make the Hemingway Daiquiri - stay tuned.

@LeavingForParis Жыл бұрын

@@AndersErickson Yesss! Can’t wait! 😍 (And also can’t wait to try a Tom Collins now!)

@cindylopez5599 2 ай бұрын

My favorite

@jonstrongman3292 Жыл бұрын

It’s Manhattan’s at the moment for me here in Sydney Australia. Will right this one down for spring though.

@tularjaggs334 Жыл бұрын

Classic drink, never gets old. Try the muddled version: 1/2 lemon (quartered) and a heaping Tbsp of sugar, hard muddle, add 2.5 Oz gin (I stir a little here to ensure sugar dissolves) and ice, shake and strain, add 4 Oz soda and ice to fit. So lemony.

@Elizabeth-dg8dn Жыл бұрын

The muddled version sounds great! What is your favorite gin?

@tularjaggs334 Жыл бұрын

@@Elizabeth-dg8dn I use an Old Tom in this for sure, but it doesn't have to be anything fancy. Lemon is the champ here.

@Elizabeth-dg8dn Жыл бұрын

@@tularjaggs334 Thank you!

@RightontheMark8313 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉🎉

@simonwhitehouse4950 Жыл бұрын

Checks drinks cupboard and off to the kitchen, cheers Anders

@rickduarte9940 Жыл бұрын

Cool glass!

@Christophe_L Жыл бұрын

I worked all summer on variations of the Pisco Sour only to circle back and 'invent' the Tom Collins (or Phil Collins when made with Pisco). Small tweaks for me: add Triple Sec, use Lime juice, dash of Ango.

@aaronmueller1560 9 ай бұрын

I actually love a lemon twist or two in this, the lemon oil actually adds quite a bit

@lolzguyl Жыл бұрын

Your presentation is absolutely phenomenal! I'd expect nothing less when going to a high end bar in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc. Onto other things, would making a gin video be something you'd be open to?

@jeffreykelley6909 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video. If I may ask, where did you get that Collins class? It’s beautiful.

@Dr_Bombay Жыл бұрын

omg i LOVE that glass! also, you didn't really mention it, but i also appreciate you used a seltzer bottle. We have (and use) one, but it's old and it sprays like Vesuvius. i'm kinda thinking i gotta stop using a vintage one and just buy a new one. but bottom line, props for using a seltzer bottle!

@hollysaylor2292 Жыл бұрын

Vodka Collins is my sweetheart's favorite drink. At home he would just have Ketel One with Simply Lemonade until I learned to make him a proper one. Juice of half a lemon, 3-4 oz vodka, 1 oz of simple syrup, shake to combine/chill, strain into a glass of ice and top with club soda. It's easy to make and really good and he loves for me to fix him a drink.

@readesmith7687 Жыл бұрын

I just picked up a bottle of Bols Genever…. I will have to try this out as a John Collins!

@insomniacsupremacy Жыл бұрын

Cheers from Montréal

@michaelwoodward5787 11 ай бұрын

My mom and aunts used to drink that back in the -70s and 80s

@staceytappan3687 Жыл бұрын

Fizzy gin lemonade!

@joetucker971 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the siesta? Great video as always :))

@jschoenack Жыл бұрын

TOO THE BAR! ➡️🥃

@JosiahTNT Жыл бұрын

Ha! The thumbnail... love it

@troyb3394 Жыл бұрын

I actually made this a few nights ago . I found a recipe from David Wonderich for the original recipe that used old Tom gin and lime juice. It was excellent