The Tom Collins is an American cocktail invention made of:
- 1 part gin
- lemon juice
- sugar
- splash of soda
Nowadays, the club soda, lemon juice, and sugar are replaced with a mix.
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)
- Vodka Collins (Vodka)