Sami 75

Another selection from the Finlandia cup. The Sami 75 is one of those "what if" concoctions: as in; what if, rather than gin toting Limeys sloshing their hooch in with some French bubbly and some citrus to birth the venerable French 75, it was a couple of Fins with a bottle of Vodka. Now, history tells us that the Fins fought everybody but the French or English in WW2, and the likelihood of a Sami being anywhere near a grapefruit, especially back then, is wellll, fairly low, to say the least, what can I say, I have a great imagination. Anyway it was the second favorite aperitif drink in the contest, so regardless of the name, it's tasty. Enjoy.

1 oz Finlandia Mango

3/4 oz ginger syrup

3/4 oz grapefruit juice

Korbel Brut

Shake all ingredients except the bubble, strain into a flute and top with champagne

Garnish with a grapefruit peel and a mint sprig. Cheers