Last year, while traveling near the Amazon in Peru, I stayed at a delightful river camp north of Iquitos. Wanting a drink somewhat drier than a Pisco Sour, I created  — with the assistance of the bartender  — the "Anaconda." It is simple but proved most refreshing after my daily jungle treks.

Ingredients

　　3 ounces (2 jiggers) vodka

　　3 ounces (2 jiggers) fresh lemon juice

　　Chilled club soda

　　Lemon slices for garnish

　　In each of 2 tall glasses filled with ice cubes stir together half the vodka and half the lemon juice, top off the drinks with the club soda, and garnish them with the lemon slices.