Peeping Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

Crisp, Citrusy & Refreshing

Easy

5 Minutes

A playful twist on the traditional Tom Collins, the Peeping Tom is a bright, effervescent cocktail that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavours. Combining smooth Peeping Tom Gin with fresh lemon juice, cane sugar and sparkling soda water, it’s a refreshing serve that brings a lively, modern edge to a timeless classic.

This is the kind of drink that feels right at home on a sunny afternoon, effortlessly elegant, full of flavour, and finished with a cheerful cherry garnish. Whether you’re serving it at a garden party or enjoying a quiet evening in, it’s simple to make and impossible not to love.

• 50ml Peeping Tom Gin

• 25ml fresh lemon juice

• 25ml cane sugar syrup

• Soda water (to top)

• Ice cubes

• Garnish: lemon slice and a cherry

• A Collins or highball glass

• A bar spoon or long-handled stirrer

• A measuring jigger

• Ice tongs or scoop

1. Fill your glass with ice – Start by adding plenty of ice to your Collins glass to keep your drink perfectly chilled.
   

2. Add the gin – Pour in 50ml of Peeping Tom Gin as your base.
   

3. Mix in the lemon and sugar – Add 25ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 25ml of cane sugar syrup. Stir gently to combine.
   

4. Top with soda water – Fill the glass with soda water and give it a light stir to mix the flavours.
   

5. Garnish and serve – Finish with a slice of lemon and a cherry on top. Serve immediately and enjoy the effervescent freshness.
   
   

• Use plenty of ice. A properly chilled Collins should stay cold from first sip to last.
  

• Fresh lemon juice is key. Bottled versions can dull the flavour, always squeeze your own.
  

• Adjust the sweetness to taste. Add a touch more syrup for balance or a bit less for a sharper edge.
  

• Chill your glass beforehand for an extra crisp finish.
  

• Add a touch of flair. A sprig of mint or a strip of lemon zest can elevate the look and aroma.
  
  

• Elderflower Fizz – A light, floral gin cocktail with a sparkling prosecco finish.
  

• Negroni – A bold, bittersweet gin classic with depth and complexity.
  

• Grapefruit Sour – Another citrus-forward gin serve with a refreshing tang.
  
  

The Tom Collins has been a mainstay of cocktail menus since the 19th century, known for its clean, crisp blend of gin, citrus and fizz. Our Peeping Tom Collins takes that heritage and adds a modern twist with the smooth, distinctive character of Peeping Tom Gin.

Light, aromatic and perfectly balanced, it’s a drink that captures the spirit of the classic British summer, bright afternoons, laughter in the garden, and that first refreshing sip that signals it’s time to relax.

Whether enjoyed as an elegant aperitif or the highlight of a sunny weekend, the Peeping Tom Collins is proof that simplicity, when done well, never goes out of style.