This Tom Collins Looks Gooood. ;-)

Tom Collins, a cherry for garnish

Well, its not just all work and no play.  I was getting out the frozen Salmon Burgers for dinner when I spotted the almost full bottle of Tanqueray London Dry Gin in the bottom of the freezer.

Um. A fast search on the good ol Google and I found a drink recipe.  The boy friend is on his way to the store for the full list of supplies as I type. 

Tom Collins Ingredients:

• 1.25 oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin
• 1 oz. lemon or line juice
• 1 teaspoon sweet and sour mix
• 1 splash club soda
• 1 slice orange

Preparation:

In a shaker half filled with ice cubes, add Tanqueray London Dry, lemon or lime juice, and sweet and sour mix.

Shake well.

Strain into collins glass filled with ice.

Add club soda and stir well.

Garnish with maraschino cherry and orange slice.  

I'm more excited about making the Tom Collins than the Salmon Burgers.  

I'm wondering how the drink got its name and I found this Wikipedia Article.