French 75 Cocktail

French 75 Cocktail

A French 75 may appear to be a light, fizzy drink, but don’t let its delicate look fool you—it packs quite a punch! This cocktail begins with a base of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake it with ice, then pour into your glasses. Top off the mix with some bubbly and garnish with a vibrant lemon twist.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course cocktail
Cuisine French
Servings 2 Yield

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz. gin
  • 2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • Ice, for shaking
  • Sparkling wine, like champagne, prosecco or cava
  • Lemon twists, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add a few cubes of ice, then cover and shake for 10-20 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain the mixture and divide evenly into two champagne flutes. Top with chilled champagne, garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
Keyword French 75 Cocktail
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