Ingredients:

  • 2 oz London Dry Gin
  • 1 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
  • 4 oz Chilled club soda
  • 1 Maraschino cherry
  • 1 thin lemon wheel

Instructions:

  1. Chill your glassware. Place a tall Collins glass in the freezer until it is frosted and cold to the touch.
  2. Squeeze the lemon. Extract 1 oz of juice from a fresh lemon, straining out any pulp or seeds that might clog your straw.
  3. Combine the base. Pour the 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup directly into the glass.
  4. Add ice carefully. Fill the glass to the brim with large, solid ice cubes. Wait for the 'clink' to ensure the glass is fully packed.
  5. Stir the base. Give the gin and citrus a quick 5 second stir until the glass feels noticeably colder.
  6. Top with soda. Slowly pour 4 oz of chilled club soda over the ice. Watch the bubbles rise to the top without overflowing.
  7. Lift the bottom. Use a long spoon to gently lift the gin mixture from the bottom once. Note: Don't over stir or you'll lose the fizz.
  8. Garnish with intent. Drop in the maraschino cherry and slide the lemon wheel down the side of the glass.
  9. Serve immediately. The drink is at its peak while the bubbles are still vigorously dancing.