Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Champagne flute. Method: Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne glass. Top up with champagne. Stir gently. 30 ml (1.0 US fl oz) gin, 15 ml (0.51 US fl oz) lemon juice, 15 ml (0.51 US fl oz) simple syrup, 60 ml (2.0 US fl oz) Champagne

**French-75 - Wine Cocktail** Add some sparkle to your celebration with the elegant **French 75 Wine Cocktail**, a crisp, bubbly, and invigorating classic! This sophisticated **Cocktail** is a perfect marriage of botanical **Gin**, tart fresh **lemon juice** for vibrant **Citrus**, **Sweetened** simple syrup, and dry **Sparkling** **Champagne** (or Prosecco). It's refined, refreshing, and perfect for toasting any occasion. The Gin, lemon, and syrup are **Shaken**, then strained and topped with bubbly wine, **Served Up** in a chilled **Champagne flute**. **Ingredients:** * 30 ml (1.0 US fl oz) gin * 15 ml (0.51 US fl oz) lemon juice * 15 ml (0.51 US fl oz) simple syrup * 60 ml (2.0 US fl oz) Champagne **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Champagne flute** thoroughly. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, combine the **gin**, fresh **lemon juice**, and simple syrup. 3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes. 4. **Shake vigorously** until the shaker is well-chilled. 5. **Strain** the mixture into the chilled **Champagne glass**. 6. **Top up** the glass with chilled **Champagne**. 7. **Stir gently** using a bar spoon to combine without losing too much carbonation. 8. **Garnish** as desired (a lemon twist is classic). 9. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *freshly squeezed* **lemon juice** is essential for the bright, **Citrus** tang and balance of this **Cocktail**. * Ensure your **Champagne** (or **sparkling wine**) is very well-chilled before adding it. * A lemon twist is the classic garnish; express the oils over the drink before adding it for a lovely aromatic touch. * Adjust the simple syrup slightly based on the sweetness of your **sparkling wine** and your preference. * The **Shaken** method for the base ensures it's perfectly chilled before adding the bubbly top. **History or Origin:** The **French 75 Wine Cocktail** has origins debated between Paris and New York during World War I. One popular story credits bartender Harry MacElhone at the New York Bar in Paris in 1915. The drink was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled by a French 75mm field gun, hence the name. It became a classic, particularly associated with brunch and celebrations. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a tall, elegant **Champagne flute**, the **French 75** is a beautiful, pale yellow or clear drink with continuous streams of **Sparkling** bubbles rising from the bottom. It looks refined, celebratory, and light, often garnished with a delicate lemon twist. **Conclusion:** For a festive and refreshing **Wine-Based Cocktail** that's both elegant and easy to make, the **French 75** is a perfect choice. Its delightful blend of **Gin**, **Citrus**, **Sweetened** syrup, and bubbly **Champagne**, **Shaken** and **Served Up**, is ideal for special occasions or simply adding a touch of everyday luxury. Cheers!