Thirsty Thursday: The Brooklyn Beauty Champagne Cocktail

Courtesy of Crepes of Wrath

St. Germain liqueur (my fave!), champagne and lemon juice make up this beauty of a cocktail! It’s strong and delicious with a zingy kick! Don’t forget the lemon rind as a gorgeous garnish!

Ingredients:

2 pieces lemon rind
5 ounces gin
2 ounces St. Germain
1 1/2 ounces lemon juice
1/2 to 2/3 cup Prosecco or Champagne (for topping off)
2 pieces curled lemon rind or lemon wheels (for garnish)

Directions:
1. Using a vegetable peeler or a knife, peel off 2 pieces of lemon rind, doing your best to get as little pith on the rind as possible. Twist rind over glasses, then wipe the rind around the inside of glass. If twists remain intact, use as garnish, or cut two new pieces and twist around fingers. Alternatively, use sliced lemon wheels.
2. In a shaker, combine gin, St. Germain, and lemon juice. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain into glasses and top off with Prosecco or Champagne.
3. Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Crepes of Wrath via FabFitFun