Serves 1.

INGREDIENTS

  • crushed ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces dry gin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
  • 6 ounces chilled champagne

    DIRECTIONS

    Half-fill a 14-ounce collins glass with crushed ice. Pour in the gin and lemon juice and stir in the sugar. Pour in the champagne.

    Variations:French 95: Use bourbon instead of gin
    French 125 Use brandy instead of gin.