French 75 Long Tom
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 parts cinnamon-flavored simple syrup (water, granulated sugar, two cinnamon sticks)
- 2 parts gin can also substitute vodka
- 1.5 parts freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- Prosecco
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup if you don’t have any handy. This is done by adding the following ingredients together in a pot and bringing them to a boil while gently whisking. Combine one cup of water, one cup of granulated sugar, and two cinnamon sticks, over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and let simmer for five to 10 minutes while occasionally whisking. Remove from heat, let cool, remove the cinnamon sticks, and transfer to a jar or bottle.
- Combine the gin, cooled cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice and shake until well blended.
- Pour the gin mixture into a fancy glass that has an ice cube or two. Then, add the Prosecco. I suggest adding only enough to provide some noticeable fizz to your drink and compliment the flavor profile of the other ingredients, not overpower them. Dust with a pinch of ground cinnamon if desired, serve, and enjoy.