The Tom Collins is a popular cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. Despite its name, this mixed drink is actually thought to have been created by someone what what first name?

Originally brought to light in writing in 1876 by Jerry Thomas, aka "the father of American mixology", this mixed drink is actually linked to Limmer's Bartender John Collins. According to popular history, the name changed from John to Tom following the introduction of Old Tom Gin as a staple ingredient.

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