Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
  • 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
  • 3 oz chilled Brut Champagne
  • 1 long lemon twist

Instructions:

  1. Chill your Champagne flute or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes prior to preparation.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz London Dry Gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
  3. Fill the shaker halfway with large, solid ice cubes to minimize over-dilution.
  4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is frosted and the contents are well-aerated.
  5. Double strain the mixture using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh strainer into the chilled glass to remove pulp and ice shards.
  6. Top the drink with 3 oz of chilled Brut Champagne, pouring slowly to preserve the carbonation.
  7. Garnish with a long lemon twist, expressing the oils over the surface of the drink before dropping it in.