French 75 Cocktail

Prep: 5 min
Cook Time: &ndash;
Total: 5 min
Serving: 1

It may be called the ‘French 75’ but this light and fizzy cocktail is also popular in New Orleans where the gin in substituted for cognac.

Pour the gin, simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice, and shake the mixture vigorously for 15 seconds.
Strain the contents of the shaker into a martini glass, and top with the sparkling wine.
Garnish the cocktail with a slice of orange or a cherry if desired, and serve immediately.