Ingredients

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup water

1

cup gin

1

cup fresh lemon juice

Ice

1

cup club soda

4

orange slices

8

maraschino cherries

Preparation

In small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture simmers and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool.

In small pitcher, stir together simple syrup, gin, and lemon juice. Fill 4 glasses to brim with ice. In each glass, pour about 2/3 cup gin mixture; top with 1/4 cup club soda. Garnish each with orange slice and 2 cherries.