French 75
Elevate your cocktail hour with the sophisticated charm of the French 75, a classic drink that combines the bright zest of fresh lemon juice, the smoothness of gin, and the subtle sweetness of simple syrup, all topped with the effervescent sparkle of chilled champagne. Perfect for celebratory occasions or an elegant evening at home, this timeless recipe is as quick to prepare as it is impressive, requiring just five minutes of your time. Finished with a fragrant lemon twist, the French 75 is a refreshing, bubbly delight that strikes a balance between citrusy tang and crisp elegance. Light, refined, and endlessly chic, this quintessential cocktail promises a sip of Parisian flair with every flute.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Champagne
- 1 piece Lemon twist
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the ingredients.
Add 2 oz of gin, 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup into the shaker.
Shake well for approximately 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain the shaker contents into a champagne flute.
Top up the flute with 2 oz of champagne, pouring gently to preserve the bubbles.
Garnish the drink with a lemon twist by gently twisting it over the flute and dropping it into the glass.
Serve immediately while the cocktail is chilled and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
