French 75

• 1 1/4 ounces Tanqueray No. 10 gin
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
• 3 ounces Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut champagne
• 1 orange half-wheel, for garnish

1. Pour the gin, juice, and syrup into a mixing glass.
2. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
3. Pour the champagne into a large wine goblet over large cold ice cubes and drop in the orange half-wheel.
4. Strain the cocktail over it.
5. Dominant Flavors: citrus and juniper
6. Body: light, lively, effervescent
7. Dryness: dry
8. Complexity: low
9. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: acidity from the champagne and citrus oils from the gin
10. Finish: short, dry with citrus overtones
11. Glass: large wine goblet

no, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne, orange halfwheel

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-75-390809 (may not work)