The Tom Collins is a lightweight and healthy way to get your buzz, as well as very easy to make. Essentially a spiked sparkling lemonade, the Tom Collins is a sure way to appease to whosever’s palate. Also, since this drink is topped off with club soda, you’ll have a much better chance of not feeling like **** in the morning.

What you’ll need:

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 1 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ½ oz  spoons simple syrup

• To make simple syrup:
• Add the ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Strain into a jar and seal tightly with a lid.
• Simple syrup will keep, refrigerated, for about one month.

• ½ Club Soda

How to make it:

1. Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup into a Collins glass.
2. Fill with ice, top with club soda and stir.
3. Feeling yourself, stay at home bartender? Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry.

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