French 75

French 75

(Makes 2 when using slim champagne flutes)

 

50 ml Gin
15 ml Simple Cocktail Syrup
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice (half a fresh lemon)
Champagne (or any sparkling white wine)

 

In a shaker with ice add the gin, syrup and lemon juice.  Shake well and strain into two champagne flutes.  Top with champagne.  Garnish with a lemon twist, rubbing some lemon juice around the rim.