L'Esprit Olympique

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Olympics with this elegant and invigorating cocktail, designed to evoke the sophistication and artistry of French culture. **Ingredients**: - 1.5 oz Gin (preferably French, such as Citadelle) - 0.75 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur - 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc - 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 0.25 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water) - 2 dashes of Lavender Bitters - Sparkling Wine (preferably a Crémant de Loire or Champagne) - Fresh Lavender Sprig or Lemon Twist for garnish **Instructions**: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add the gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lillet Blanc, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and lavender bitters to the shaker. 3. Shake well until chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute. 5. Top off with sparkling wine. 6. Gently stir to combine. 7. Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig or a lemon twist. Serve this refined cocktail in a Champagne flute, and let L'Esprit Olympique bring a touch of French elegance to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.