French 75
ShakeFluteGarnish: Lemon twist
- 1½ ozTanqueray London Dry Gin
- ¾ ozLemon Juice
- ½ ozSimple syrup
- 2 ozChampagne
Method
Add gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake for 10–12 seconds. Strain into a chilled flute. Top with Champagne.
Notes
The gin version is the original and best. The Cognac variation (popular in New Orleans) is also excellent — substitute 1.5 oz Cognac for the gin.