French 75
A simple, but classic combination of gin and Champagne.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- Champagne or sparkling wine chilled
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a large Champagne flute.
- Top the cocktail with sparkling wine.
- Garnish the cocktail with a lemon twist.
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