Tom Collins

American  

noun

1. a tall drink containing gin, lemon or lime juice, and carbonated water, sweetened and served with ice.

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Tom Collins British  

noun

1. a long drink consisting of gin, lime or lemon juice, sugar or syrup, and soda water

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Etymology

Origin of Tom Collins

First recorded in 1905–10; said to have been named after its inventor

Example Sentences

Tom Collins and James Grayson secured the win, while Tom Doughty's try ensured Bath went away with a point.

From BBC

He lost millions when his financial manager, Tom Collins, put him in ill-advised investments.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ll be rooting for the mom, and imagining a deleted scene where she kicks up her feet, has that Tom Collins and gets a quiet moment all to herself,” she wrote.

From Washington Post

The next most used are the highballs, for drinks such as G&Ts, Tom Collinses and Pimm’s Cups — as well as for serving water.

From Washington Post

In a prescient decision, Washington State University hired assistant professor Tom Collins in 2015 to spearhead smoke-related research for the Washington wine industry.

From Seattle Times