French 75

Ingredients

• 2 ounces London dry gin
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• 2 ounces Champagne
• Long spiral lemon twist (for serving)

Directions

1. Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
2. Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into a large flute. Top with Champagne; garnish with lemon twist.