Cherry French 75
Sparkling and festive, a cherry French 75 is the perfect cocktail to celebrate a special occasion, whether it's toasting the New Year or an intimate Valentine's Day dinner.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 ½ oz. London dry gin, such as Tanqueray or Beefeaters
- ½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ oz. maraschino cherry syrup/juice
- 3 oz. prosecco, chilled (or any sparkling wine)
- maraschino cherry, for garnish
- lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, lemon juice, and cherry syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously for 15 seconds.1 ½ oz. London dry gin, such as Tanqueray or Beefeaters, ½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ oz. maraschino cherry syrup/juice
- Strain into a fluted cocktail glass and top with prosecco.3 oz. prosecco, chilled
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and lemon rind twist, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Variations: If you like a sweeter cocktail, increase the amount of maraschino cherry syrup to 1 oz. To make a stronger drink, increase the amount of gin. To make a less potent drink, use less gin and increase the amount of prosecco to 6 oz. Try Luxardo cherries instead of maraschino cherries.
- No alcohol: If you'd like a NA cocktail, use non-alcoholic gin and your favorite non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
- Make a French 76. Use vodka instead of gin. Omit the cherry juice and use simple syrup instead. Garnish with one maraschino cherry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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