French 75

Doesn't a frosty glass of French 75 sound good right about now. Afterall, champagne is good anytime. Have you toasted yourself today? Have you celebrated something simple today...like getting the house clean and organized. Since this champagne recipe includes gin, you better hold on to your pants! Here is the recipe:

This is for 8 servings so invite the girls over to celebrate: 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, 4 cups of ice cubes divided, 1 cup of gin, 1 bottle of Champagne. Stir 1 cup of water and cup of sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes. Chill until cold. Place 8 champagne flutes into the freezer to get nice and frosty. Place 1 cup of ice, 1/4 cup gin, 2 tbsp. of lemon juice, and 3 tbsp. of simple syrup in cocktail shaker. Shake well, then strain into 2 chilled glasses or flutes. Repeat 3 more times with remaining ice cubes, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to make 6 more drinks. Divide Champagne among glasses and serve.