Inspirationally strong, gutsy rip-from-the-break-a mile-from-the-finish-line win by freshly crowned Italian National Cycling Champ Vincenzo Nibali in yesterday’s grueling climb and descent 2nd stage of the Tour de France from York to Sheffield.

Today, the men ride from Cambridge to London in the 3rd and final stage of this year’s Tour on British roads.  So, how ’bout a refreshingly appropriate  toast to  a blaze-fast Tour start  and incredibly enthusiastic fan support with an unmistakably British cocktail favorite, the Tom Collins, which is just as quick and easy to make as fresh lemon or limeade.

Here are the ingredients you need (I recommend using well chilled gin – that I keep in the freezer).

Click any picture on this page for a complete step-by-step picture book recipe.