French 75 Cocktail
The French 75 is a classic cocktail that embodies the elegance and sophistication of the 1920s. Named after the powerful French 75mm field gun used in World War I, this combination of gin and champagne packs quite a punch! Ideal for celebrating life's finer moments, the French 75 dances on the palate with the citrus zest of lemon and the enduring sparkle of bubbly.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Fine strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin preferably a dry gin with floral notes
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
- 0.5 oz simple syrup 1:1 sugar to water ratio
- 2 oz champagne chilled
- 1 twist lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by chilling a champagne flute in the freezer or by filling it with ice water. This ensures your cocktail stays refreshingly cold.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the exterior frosts over, around 15 seconds.
- Double strain the mixture into the chilled champagne flute using a fine strainer to ensure a silky finish.
- Top with 2 oz of chilled champagne, letting the bubbles do the work of blending.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the surface for a fragrant finish before placing it decoratively in the glass.
Notes
- If you don't have champagne on hand, a dry sparkling wine will do in a pinch.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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