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    Home » Beverages

    Fresh Strawberry Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

    Published: May 7, 2020 · Modified: May 7, 2020 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 31 Comments

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    Perfect for Mother’s Day or happy hour on any day! The classic Tom Collins cocktail get a twist with some fresh strawberry puree. Fruity & delicious!
    Two tall glasses filled with strawberry gin cocktail, with a lime wedge.

    This Strawberry Tom Collins cocktail stole my heart the first time I tasted it. What better way to start off the backyard party season than with a cooling cocktail that highlights fresh fruit? This fruity take on the popular gin cocktail fits the bill perfectly!

    If you’re a fan of gin cocktails like I am, give my Passionfruit & Lime Gin Martini or Clementine & Lemon Gin Cocktail a try.

    What’s in a Tom Collins? The classic recipe is a simple concoction of gin, simple syrup, lemon and club soda. Simply flavors and perfect in every way.

    However, this Tom Collins maker happened to have a heck of a lot of fresh strawberries sitting in her fridge. So, the classic cocktail got a little summertime makeover with a splash of homemade (easy!) strawberry puree, slightly sweetened with agave nectar, and a squeeze of lime juice.

    This cocktail is not overly sweet, nor is it overly berry-ish. If you’re hoping for a full-on hit of strawberry, reminiscent of a strawberry margarita, well…then I suggest making a margarita. But if you want something that’s subtly flavored, cold and perfectly refreshing, then this is your drink.

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    Bowl of strawberries with a bottle of Beefeater gin and bar tools.

    WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS STRAWBERRY TOM COLLINS COCKTAIL RECIPE:

    These are the main components need for this recipe (affiliate links included)…

    • Strawberries (of course!): When fresh strawberries are in season, opt for those. In the off months, frozen (defrosted) strawberries are a good option.
    • Gin: I happened to use Beefeater Gin because that’s what my dad has used for martinis since the beginning of time. However, a ton of small distilleries have opened up around the country over the past several years and they’re making some great products. If you’re a gin lover, be sure to check those out.
    • Agave nectar: Rather than using a simple syrup, which is made from water and granulated sugar, I sweetened this cocktail with agave nectar. Honey would also work.
    • Lime juice: Please use fresh lime or lemon juice in cocktails whenever possible. It really does make a difference.
    • Club soda: The perfect amount of sparkle to top off these drinks.

    Small glass pitcher filled with strawberry puree, plus a cut lime, a bottle of gin and two empty Collins glasses.

    Tips for making this drink:

    Start by puree the strawberries and agave nectar in a blender until smooth. If you prefer a seedless puree, press the it through a fine mesh sieve. Be sure to place a bowl underneath the sieve to catch the puree (speaking from personal experience on that one – facepalm!)

    Place some ice cubes in a couple of Collins glasses (affiliate), then pour in the strawberry puree, gin and lime juice. Give it a stir with a long spoon, fill up the glasses with club soda, then stir again.

    Ready to imbibe!

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    Overhead shot of two glasses with ice and strawberry puree, container of ice, bottle of gin and a cut lime.

    What is a Collins glass?

    A Collins glass (affiliate) is a tall, skinny glass that holds between 10 and 14 fluid ounces). And you guessed it – it’s used to served drinks like the Tom Collins.

    What’s the difference between a Collins glass and a highball glass? The Collins glass is typically taller than a highball glass, and usually holds a couple of ounces more than the highball.

    Overhead shot of two Strawberry Tom Collins drinks, a pitcher of strawberry puree and a cut lime.

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    Two tall glasses filled with strawberry gin cocktail, with a lime wedge.

    Fresh Strawberry Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

    Perfect for Mother’s Day or happy hour on any day! The classic Tom Collins cocktail get a twist with some fresh strawberry puree. Fruity & delicious!
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    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Tom Collins Recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 Cocktails
    Calories: 187.6kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounces strawberries hulled & quartered
    • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
    • ice cubes
    • 3 ounces gin divided
    • ½ ounce fresh lime juice divided
    • club soda
    • lime wedges for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Place the strawberries and agave nectar in a blender, and puree until smooth.
    • Using two collins glasses, place a few ice cubes in each glass.
    • Divide the gin, lime juice and strawberry puree between the two glasses. Stir with a long spoon.
    • Fill the glasses to the top with club soda. Stir again and garnish with lime wedges. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Blue – Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Green), 6 (Purple)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 187.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 2.7mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15.4g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    This post was first published on May 20, 2013 and updated on May 7, 2020.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Jamie

        June 03, 2013 at 8:19 pm

        I love this! So summery!

        Reply
      2. Faith Towers

        May 24, 2013 at 6:58 pm

        I just made one and it's DELICIOUS!! I skipped the club soda which gave it a more concentrated flavor... SO. GOOD.

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        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          May 25, 2013 at 1:02 pm

          I'm so glad to hear that, Faith!

          Reply
      3. Nutmeg Nanny

        May 24, 2013 at 9:55 am

        Oh, so delicious 🙂 I am loving strawberry drinks lately!

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      4. tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion

        May 22, 2013 at 11:16 am

        yay for summer and all the yummy drinks that come with it

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      5. Emanuelle @ Manu's Kitchen

        May 22, 2013 at 9:20 am

        These look so incredibly delicious! I love the fact that they're so healthy too! I love cocktails but I hate that they're always so full of sugar!! Can't wait to make these for guests!! 🙂

        Reply
      6. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious

        May 22, 2013 at 1:00 am

        So it's still a couple of days until Friday and Memorial Day weekend but I desperately need a glass of this, stat!

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      7. MyKitchenStove

        May 21, 2013 at 11:30 pm

        Your cocktail is very refreshing. It is a new idea for the hot summer. Must try the summer treat!!!

        Reply
      8. sippitysup

        May 21, 2013 at 4:24 pm

        I do like the pucker of a collins so I'm like that the strawberry seems understated. Just adding to the complexity. GREG

        Reply
      9. Donna

        May 21, 2013 at 4:12 pm

        We just built a new deck on our house - C'mon over and let's lounge on the deck whilst we have some fancy pretty drinks like these!

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      10. jamie @ green beans & grapefruit

        May 21, 2013 at 10:24 am

        I can tell we are kindred spirits. This looks like heaven.

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