3ouncesof a bottle chilled brut Champagne or sparkling wine
Instructions
For The Lemon Peel Garnish: To remove the zest from the lemon, use a paring knife or Y peeler and, while rotating the lemon, carefully remove the peel in one long, continuous strip (avoiding the white pith). Reserve until ready to garnish the drink.
To Chill The Champagne Glass: Add ice water to a champange flute and place it in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes until you're ready to make the drink. Discard the ice water before proceeding.
To Make The French 75 Cocktail: Combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup or honey in a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice, close, and shake seriously hard until shaker is frosted, about 15 to 20 seconds. Discard the ice water from the Champagne flute and strain the gin mixture into the flute. Add the lemon peel garnish and top with 3 ounces of Champagne and serve!