Tom Collins

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The Tom Collins is a classic, refreshing preppy cocktail. Essentially a gin and lemonade, the Tom Collins is perfect for lounging on the boat or out on the balcony on a warm evening.

This wonderful cocktail was named after Tom Collins, a fictional character that was the center of an ongoing hoax joke in the United States in the 1800s. In 1876 legendary mixologist, Jerry Thomas, scribed a recipe for this drink which has gone on to become one of the most popular drinks globally.

Ingredients:

• Large measure of gin (Tanqueray or Gordon's would be my recommendations)
• Club soda (Schweppes is best)
• Juice of half a lemon
• Tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 3 ice cubes
• Slice of lemon
• Mascherano cherry

Instructions:

1. Pour gin into a high-ball Collins glass
2. Add ice cubes, lemon juice and sugar
3. Fill glass with club soda
4. Mix with a straw
5. Add lemon and cherry to garnish
6. Find a comfortable seat outdoors somewhere, sip and relax.