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.