The sun is sizzling hot, the breezes are few and far between and there's no question, we are in the middle of a Florida summer! Cooling off on a steamy summer day, be it poolside, on the terrace or mixing and mingling with an alcohol-induced beat beckons a tasty, liquid libation like a rose wine, mojito, or better yet...a Tom Collins! Sipping this gin-based concoction was inspired early on by my WASP-y Grosse Pointe pals of 'ol, which, once retro is now experiencing a redux! A perennial favorite of mine...the recipe for a tried and true Tom Collins! Happy mixing!- B.H.
2 oz. Dry Gin
1 tsp fine sugar (or simple syrup)
1 oz. Lemon juice
3 oz. Club soda
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Pour into a Collins glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.
