French 75

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Ingredients

  • ice
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • garnish: long thin lemon spiral and cocktail cherry

Preparation

Step 1

Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute.

2
Top with Champagne. Stir gently, garnish with a long, thin lemon spiral and a cocktail cherry.