Refreshers sweets, first made by Swizzels Matlow in the 1950s, became a British childhood staple thanks to their chewy texture, fruity flavours, and tangy sherbet centre.

The lemon-flavoured version in particular with its fizzing bite is the perfect inspiration for a cocktail. This Refresher Collins takes the sherbet zing of the sweet and pairs it with the refreshing character of the classic Tom Collins, giving a nostalgic yet grown-up hit.

• 50ml gin (classic or citrus-forward)
• 25ml fresh lemon juice
• 20ml sugar syrup
• 15ml limoncello (optional, for extra lemon punch)
• Soda water, to top
• Crushed lemon Refreshers sweets, for garnish
• Lemon wheel or twist, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Lightly crush lemon Refreshers sweets into a fine powder. Rim a tall Collins glass with the crushed sweets or sherbet.

Fill the glass with ice.

In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and limoncello (if using).

Shake briefly until chilled.

Strain into the prepared glass.

Top with soda water and stir gently.

Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist.