Tom Collins

This cocktail gives off spiked and sparkling lemonade vibes. It’s a sweet and refreshing cool-down drink whether its’ a hot day by the pool or a hot night of dancing around the house. Yes, you can infuse it and/or add bitters. That said, the classic Tom Collins is all-around easy: it’s easy to make, and it goes down easy.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Beefeater gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• Club soda, to top
• Garnish: lemon wheel
• Garnish: maraschino cherry

Steps

1. Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a Collins glass.
2. Fill with ice, top with club soda and stir.
3. Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry (optional).