French 75 Recipe

Light yellow French 75 cocktail in a champagne glass topped with a lemon twist.

This bubbly champagne cocktail features the fresh flavors of gin and lemon juice with a touch of sugar.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 8

Servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Allison Mattina

Ingredients

1.5 oz gin
¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
¾ oz simple syrup*
2 oz chilled champagne
lemon twist optional garnish

Instructions

Place gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously, then strain into a glass. Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist. Ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit your taste, feel free to use more or less.

Notes

*To make simple syrup: combine ½ cup water and ½ cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer into a sealed container and chill. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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