Originally attributed to John Collins, a headwaiter at Limmer’s, a hotel and coffee house on Conduit Street, London (1790-1817). The name changed when a bartender used a sweeter London gin (Old Tom Gin) instead of the traditional Dutch-style gin (Genever). In America, the John Collins is made with bourbon or whiskey.

Ready

• 1 ¾ oz gin
• 1-2 dashes gomme syrup
• club soda
• cherry
• orange slice

Set

• glass: highball
• shaker

Go

1. In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, lemon juice, and syrup. Shake well.
2. Strain into a collins glass ¾ filled with ice cubes.
3. Add the Club Soda. Stir and garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.