Gin and sparkling wine go together like bread and butter, but if you want to take your drink up a notch on the defendant side—intellectuals recommend French 75. The name comes from an old field gun used by France during World War 1 - it’s awesome!
Ingredients
1 oz. Gin
½ oz. Simple syrup
½ oz. Freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 oz. Champagne
Lemon or orange twist for garnish
Ice cubes
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes, gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Shake until all ingredients are mixed.