Tom Collins Gin

Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1908, p.61) — Grohusko 1908 Gin

1. Stir the sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, ice, and Old Tom gin in a large glass.
2. Top with club soda, stir with a spoon, and serve.

Ice: Ice

Nose

Citrus and softer gin botanicals lift from the glass.

Palate

This is a useful late Collins checkpoint because it keeps the style explicitly tied to Old Tom gin and a fuller mixed-citrus structure.

Finish

The finish is bright, long, and refreshing.

Summary

A late Old Tom Collins from the mature long-drink branch.

Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1910, p.85) — Gin

1. Build the sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, ice, and Old Tom gin in the glass.
2. Add the bottle of club soda, stir with a spoon, and serve.

Ice: 2 lumps ice