CLASSIC TOM COLLINS

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The first warm days of the season deserve a classic cocktail as their accompaniment. Fresh lemon, orange slices and a splash of cherry juice make this beverage as colorful as it is refreshing.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 cup gin
1 cup fresh lemon juice
Ice
1 cup club soda
4 orange slices
8 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture simmers and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool.
  • In small pitcher, stir together simple syrup, gin, and lemon juice. Fill 4 glasses to brim with ice. In each glass, pour about 2/3 cup gin mixture; top with 1/4 cup club soda. Garnish each with orange slice and 2 cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

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