Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3/4 to 1 ounce simple syrup to taste
- Club soda about 3-4 ounces, to taste
- Lemon wheel, maraschino cherry optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

- Cover and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.

- Top with club soda and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and/or maraschino cherry and serve immediately.

