How to make the French 75

You know you're in for a luxurious experience when there's French involved in food, or drink for that matter.

We definitely see this working on a hot, lazy afternoon by the pool.

What you need:

Directions:

- Chill cocktail shaker and glass (champagne flute or collins glass) in the freezer. Add ice to shaker. Pour gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice into shaker.

- Shake well. Fill chilled glass half full of ice, then strain cocktail into the glass. Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon slice.