Tom Collins
Ingredients
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06
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Total liquid~149 g
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Created by: Jerry Thomas
Source: Bar-Tender’s Guide
Year: 1876
Drink size: ≈ 227 ml
Strength: ≈ 11% ABV
Alcohol: 24 ml (19 g)
Same alcohol as: 61 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 10 g (4.3%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.59%
Citrus: Balanced
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