Tom collins cocktail

This classic is essentially a sour cocktail lengthened with sparkling water. Winningly simple to mix, it makes for a deliciously refreshing aperitif

Ingredients

• 50 ml London dry or old tom gin
• 25 ml lemon juice
• 12.5 ml sugar syrup
• sparkling water
• lemon or orange wheel and maraschino cherry, to garnish

Steps

1. Fill a tall highball glass with ice, add all of the ingredients and gently stir. Garnish with a citrus wheel and maraschino cherry.