Ingredients:

• 3 oz. gin
• 2 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• Ice, for shaking
• Sparkling wine, like champagne, prosecco or cava
• Lemon twists, for garnish

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add a few cubes of ice, then cover and shake for 10-20 seconds until well chilled.

Strain the mixture and divide evenly into two champagne flutes. Top with chilled champagne, garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.

Yields: 2 servings