French Seventy-Fives

Method

What could be more fun, indulgent, and celebratory than a festive Champagne cocktail? Based on a Tom Collins, this recipe was originally published in James Beard's first book.

• 1 tablespoon sugar syrup or superfine sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon or 1 1/2 limes
• 4 ounces gin
• 2 ounces Champagne

Combine sugar syrup, juice, and gin in a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Pour into a 12-ounce glass with plenty of ice. Top with Champagne.

Yield

1 serving