Kentucky 95

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with 6 ice cubes.
2. 2
   Shake for 10 seconds before straining into a wine glass and topping with champagne and a lemon twist.
3. 3
   Simple Syrup:
4. 4
   Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until the sugar is completely melted, a minute or so.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat.
6. 6
   Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Photograph by Con Poulos