French 75
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A classic cocktail combining gin, champagne, and lemon juice for a refreshing and bubbly experience.
History
The French 75 originated during World War I and has since become a timeless cocktail known for its elegant fizz and light flavor.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a champagne flute in the freezer or by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin and 3/4 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Step 3.
- Add 1/2 oz of simple syrup to the shaker.
Step 4.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled champagne flute.
Step 6.
- Top with 3 oz of chilled champagne.
Step 7.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Ingredients
2 oz Gin — none
0.75 oz Lemon juice — freshly squeezed
0.5 oz Simple syrup — none
3 oz Champagne — chilled
1 twist Lemon Peel — none (garnish)
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