- 2 ounces Ameris Dry Gin
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Club soda, to top
- Lemon wedge, for garnish
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the glass.
- Stir to combine.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and maraschino cherry (optional).
- For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup that you have made yourself.
- If you don't have a Collins glass, you can use a highball glass.
- You can also garnish your Tom Collins with a lemon wheel, cucumber slice, or orange slice.
To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
