Keto Tom Collins

This keto Tom Collins is a gin-based sparkling mixed drink that's low carb and sugar free!

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So what exactly IS a Tom Collins? Here's what wiki says:

The Tom Collins is a Collins cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. First memorialized in writing in 1876 by Jerry Thomas, "the father of American mixology", this "gin and sparkling lemonade" drink is typically served in a Collins glass over ice."

So it's pretty easy to convert the traditional version into a keto-friendly one, as long as you use a sweetener instead of the sugar. I prefer to use my homemade simple syrup which is just perfect for this recipe! Here's a video:

Did you know that you can also make a John Collins (with whiskey instead of gin), a Rum Collins (with rum) or a Juan Collins (with tequila)?!?!

How to Make a Keto Tom Collins

In a tall glass (eg - a Collins glass!), add gin and syrup. How much syrup you add is up to your personal preference of how sweet you like your drinks. But between one and two tablespoons should be all you need. Squeeze half a lemon into the glass (I love this citrus squeezer!) - you need about two tablespoons.

Stir to combine, then fill the glass with ice.

Top up with club soda or soda water, and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Doesn't it look fantastically refreshing?!?!

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Keto Tom Collins

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This keto Tom Collins is gin-based sparkling mixed drink that's low carb and sugar free!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Makes: 1 Serving

Net Carbs: 2.1

Calories: 82

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

• 3 tbs gin
• 1-2 tbs low carb simple syrup
• 2 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ice
• club soda or soda water
• lemon slice for garnish

Equipment

• JoyJolt Gwen Highball Glasses Set of 4 Tall Drinking Glasses
• Zulay Premium Quality Metal Lemon Squeezer

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. In a tall glass (eg - a Collins glass!), add the gin and syrup. How much syrup you add is up to your personal preference of how sweet you like your drinks.
2. Squeeze half a lemon into the glass - you need about two tablespoons.
3. Stir to combine, then fill the glass with ice.
4. Top up with the club soda or soda water, and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 2.1gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0.8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0mgNet Carbs: 2.1g

Notes

2.1g net carbs per serving (whole recipe)

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.