The Borough Kitchen Collins

This is not your typical Tom Collins. Kelly, our Digital Content Editor and cocktail genius, adds Aperol, which contributes a hint of bitterness and gives the drink a lovely colour. To be the world's most loved party host, you could size up this recipe to fill a pitcher, and let guests fill their glasses with ice and add the club soda on their own. 

75ml London Dry gin

35ml Aperol

30ml lemon juice

5ml (1 tsp) caster sugar

90-100ml cold club soda

1 orange slice, 1 cocktail cherry, for garnish

• A chilled glass keeps ice cubes from melting too quickly
• Use a toothpick, small skewer, or even a small piece of dry spaghetti to hold the garnish together
• This drink is strong, so sip with reverence and enjoy