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

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 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 188kcal

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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Iron: 1mg