Imagine yourself in 1920’s Paris. The French 75, invented there and then and ordered as a "soixante quinze" (because they're already in France) gets a taste update from Cream of Earl Grey infused gin. The French 75 is a black book cocktail for any special occasion and is best served frosty – make sure Champagne or Prosecco and glasses are well-chilled.  

• ½ cup (4 ounces or 125mL) gin
• 3 teabags Cream of Earl Grey
• ¼ cup (60mL) honey
• ¼ cup (60mL) water
• juice from a medium lemon
• 1 ½ cups (375mL) dry Champagne or Prosecco, well-chilled
• 4 lemon twists 

Directions: Earl Grey Infused Gin:

• Pour gin into a mason jar.
• Submerge tea bags into the liquid.
• Cover, and let sit for an hour.
• Remove tea bags, squeezing absorbed gin into the mixture before discarding

• Combine honey and water in a small saucepan.
• Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally until honey has melted into the water.
• Remove from heat and let cool.  

• Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
• Add Earl Grey-infused gin, lemon juice and simple syrup.
• Give it a vigorous shake – a good 20 seconds.
• Pour into chilled champagne glasses and top with Champagne or Prosecco.
• Garnish with lemon twist.