Tom Collins is also the name of a character in the rock musical Rent and its motion picture adaptation.

The Tom Collins is a cocktail and a variation on a Gin Sour. It is made of:

• gin
• lemon juice
• sugar
• splash of soda

Nowadays, commercial "sweet and sour" is often used as a replacement for the sugar and lemon juice.

Various versions replace the gin and rename the drink:

• Brandy Collins (Brandy)
• Jack Collins (Applejack)
• John Collins (Bourbon)
• Mike Collins (Irish whiskey)
• Pedro Collins (Rum), also Rum Collins
• Sandy (or Jock) Collins (Scotch)
• Comrade Collins (Vodka)
• José Collins (Tequila)

External links

• Video of a bartender showing how to mix a Tom Collins drink

See also Gin Fizz, Tom and Jerry, list of cocktails.

Cocktails with gin

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