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French 75

A crisp, citrusy cocktail that combines gin, lemon juice, and sparkling wine for a bubbly, elegant drink perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ounce London dry gin
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 3 to 4 ounces Champagne or dry sparkling wine, chilled
  • Ice for shaking and chilling
  • Thin strip of lemon peel for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill your glass by placing it in the freezer for five minutes.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds until very cold.
  3. Fine strain into the chilled glass to keep out ice shards.
  4. Gently pour 3 to 4 ounces of very cold Champagne or dry sparkling wine down the side of the glass to preserve the fizz.
  5. Garnish by expressing a strip of lemon peel over the top, rubbing the rim lightly, and then dropping it in or twisting it on the edge.

Notes

For a sweeter cocktail, increase simple syrup to 3/4 ounce or use a sweeter sparkling wine. Cold sparkling wine is key to keeping the bubbles lively.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cocktail, French 75, bubbly drink, gin, sparkling wine