Gin and TonicvsTom Collins
Which one fits your taste?
Gin and Tonic
The simplest gin cocktail there is: botanical gin lifted by bittersweet tonic and a wedge of lime.
Tom Collins
Gin's answer to the Collins family: bright lemon and soda water lengthen a gin base into a tall cooler.
Gin and Tonic
Tom Collins
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Highball glass
Collins glass
Flavor Notes
bitter, refreshing
sour, refreshing
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Gin and Tonic if you want something bitter and complex. Go with the Tom Collins if you'd rather have something bright and citrus-forward. Both are light and refreshing, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.