Imperial Southside Fizz

• 10 mint leaves, plus 2 mint sprigs for garnish
• Ice
• 2 ounces gin
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce Rich Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
• 1 1/2 ounces chilled brut Champagne

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves.
2. Add ice and the gin, citrus juices, Rich Simple Syrup and bitters; shake well.
3. Add the Champagne, then fine-strain into an ice-filled collins glass.
4. Smack the mint sprigs over the drink, then add as garnish.
5. Serve with 2 straws.

mint, gin, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, bitters, champagne

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/imperial-southside-fizz-cocktails-2012 (may not work)