Collins

In a tall glass, stir together:

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or Simple Syrup (see recipe below).

Stir in 3 tablespoons gin, vodka, or light rum. Add ice cubes.

Pour 3/4 cup chilled carbonated water down the side of the glass.

Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Makes 1 serving.