Tom Collins

 Directions:

2 ½ cups ice, divided

2 fluid ounces gin ( I didn't use gin- I used vodka)

¾ fluid ounce lemon juice

½ fluid ounce simple syrup ( I picked up a premade bottle at TJ Max)

2 fluid ounces club soda

1 lemon wedge

Directions:

Fill a Collins glass with 1 1/2 cups ice; set aside in the freezer.

Combine vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover, and shake until chilled

Strain into the chilled Collins glass. Top with club soda and garnish with lemon wedge.

I use to buy collins mix premixed in a bottle. In New York I could get it in any store but down here- not available. Since I can't buy it I decided to give this a try.