Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 ounce gin or Cognac
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ounces Champagne
  • Lemon twist

Instruction

  • Make simple syrup: In a saucepan over low heat, warm sugar in 1 cup water until dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. (There will be extra syrup; refrigerate if not using immediately.)
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake gin or Cognac, lemon juice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup.
  • Strain into chilled flute or cocktail coupe. Top with Champagne. Garnish with lemon twist.