French 75 Cocktail Recipe
The French 75 is a classic cocktail consisting of gin, champagne, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 3 ounces brut Champagne Prosecco, or dry sparkling wine
Instructions
- Combine gin, simple sugar, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and fill halfway with ice. Shake or stir vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Double strain into a Champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and give a brief stir.
- To make a simple lemon twist, cut a 1/4-inch thick slice of lemon towards the center. With a pairing knife, slice and remove the flesh leaving a little of the pith behind. Twirl into a coil and garnish.
Notes
Never shake cocktails with carbonated ingredients. Prosecco/Champagne should always be reserved as the final topper in the finished drink.
A twist or expressed lemon peel adds delicious citrus flavor and aroma.
Chill your serving glasses ahead of time if possible—this keeps your drink cooler for longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g