Sugar Free Gin Collins

Submitted by cookinmom76

"A gin collins without the sugar of the original. I made this up for my husband and I when we were counting calories but still wanted to enjoy a cocktail."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 5 oz drink
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• Simple Syrup

• 1 cup splenda no calorie artificial sweetener
• 1⁄2 cup water

• Cocktail

• 1 1⁄2 ounces gin
• 1⁄2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 3 ounces club soda
• 3⁄4 ounce simple syrup

directions

1. In a small saucepan, dissolve Splenda in water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place in sealed container and refrigerate until chilled. Use 3/4 oz for recipe and reserve rest for later use.
2. In a tall glass filled with ice, add simple syrup, lemon juice and Gin. Stir well. Top with club soda. Add a lemon wedge for garnish if desired.