Strawberry French 75

• 2 ozLondon dry gin
• 1 ozstrawberry syrup
• 3/4 ozfresh lemon juice
•  Brut Champagne, to top

Preparation

1. 1.

   Combine the first 3 ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass or flute. Top with chilled Champagne. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Strawberry Syrup: 1 pint strawberries 1 pint water 1 pint sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp vanilla extract

3. 3.

   Slice the tops off of the strawberries and cut them in half. Place them in a saucepan with the water and sugar, then slowly bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar. Use a potato masher or muddler to smash strawberries and continue to stir. Add cinnamon sticks and vanilla. Let simmer another 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Fine-strain into a bottle and keep in fridge up to 2 weeks.