Fraise Sauvage

• 1 1/4 ounces Plymouth gin
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
• 1/2 ounce Wild Strawberry Cordial (page 158)
• 2 ounces demi-sec champagne
• 1 half strawberry, for garnish

1. Pour the gin, juice, syrup, and cordial into a mixing glass.
2. Add large cold ice cubes, cover, and shake vigorously for 7 or 8 seconds.
3. Pour the champagne into a chilled cocktail glass and pour the cocktail over it.
4. Garnish with half a strawberry.
5. Dominant Flavors: straightforward strawberry
6. Body: light, crisp, full mouth of fruit
7. Dryness: medium
8. Complexity: low
9. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: hints of vanilla and juniper rounding to strawberry flavor
10. Finish: medium with vanilla overtones
11. Glass: cocktail

gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, strawberry cordial, champagne, strawberry

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fraise-sauvage-390789 (may not work)