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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces Tanqueray No. 10 gin
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
  • 3 ounces Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut champagne
  • 1 orange half-wheel, for garnish

Method

  • Pour the gin, juice, and syrup into a mixing glass.
  • Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
  • Pour the champagne into a large wine goblet over large cold ice cubes and drop in the orange half-wheel.
  • Strain the cocktail over it.
  • Dominant Flavors: citrus and juniper
  • Body: light, lively, effervescent
  • Dryness: dry
  • Complexity: low
  • Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: acidity from the champagne and citrus oils from the gin
  • Finish: short, dry with citrus overtones
  • Glass: large wine goblet