The French 75 Cocktail
The classic cocktail with lemon and Champagne.
Servings 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 oz Gin OR Brandy
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 oz Sparkling Wine
- Lemon Peel optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except for the sparkling wine to your shaker.
- Add ice and shake for about 8-10 seconds.
- Strain into a collins glass with ice, or a chilled flute.
- Top with sparkling wine.
- Express the oils of the lemon peel over top and drop it in for garnish if you choose.
Notes
Try adding different bitters, a small splash of absinthe, and a little salt or saline solution if you'd like.
Buy a decent bottle of sparkling. Don't go super cheap but don't break the bank either, shoot for the 10-15 dollar range.