French 75 Cocktail

2 fluid ounces lemon juice

2 fluid ounces gin

2 teaspoons simple syrup

1 cup ice cubes

4 fluid ounces chilled Champagne

1 lemon or orange slice for garnish

1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Combine lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup in a Collins glass. Add ice cubes, fill with Champagne, and stir.

Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange and a maraschino cherry.