French 75
You'll love this bright lemony cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, and dry sparkling wine. A French 75 is light, refreshing, and easy to make.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 3 ounces dry sparkling wine (brut champagne or prosecco)
Instructions
- Before juicing the lemon, cut off a long, thin spiral of lemon peel, reserving it to make a lemon twist garnish (see note).
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup and shake for 20 to 30 seconds or until very cold.1 ½ ounces gin, ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice, ½ ounce simple syrup
- Strain into champagne flute and top with sparkling wine.3 ounces dry sparkling wine
- Twist reserved lemon peel into a tight twist and garnish drink.
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Notes
- How to make a lemon twist garnish: Check out this easy tutorial for making a lemon twist. The lemon twist garnishes can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
- How to make simple syrup: There are only 2 ingredients in simple syrup and it can be made ahead. Learn how to make your own simple syrup.
- Serve cold! For best results, chill champagne flutes before filling. This cocktail can also be served on ice in a Collins glass.
- Gin alternatives: If desired, substitute cognac or St. Germain elderflower liqueur for the gin.
- Serving a crowd: One bottle of champagne will make 8 cocktails. If you're serving several cocktails, squeeze the lemons and make the lemon twist garnishes ahead and store them separately in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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