To do this, you’ll combine 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 of sugar in a small saucepan. You can also use honey if you want to mix it up a little bit. Warm this mixture over medium heat while whisking occasionally. Combine the Ingredients – Pour the gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a tall glass filled with ice.
Mix well, strain into a Collins-glass containing a piece of ice, pour in a bottle of plain soda. Stir with a long bar-spoon and serve. John Collins. Prepare same as Brandy Collins, substituting Holland gin for brandy. Tom Collins. Prepare in the same manner as John Collins, using Tom gin in place of Holland gin. Seal and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight. Step 2. Transfer the chilled mixture to the blender, add the ice and blend until smooth and slushy. Step 3. Divide the mixture among 6 lowball glasses; garnish each with a few cherries and a drizzle of cherry syrup. Gxtq.