French 75
A classic French 75 combines gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne for a strong and refreshing cocktail. It's perfect for celebrations or fancy brunches. This post is intended for an audience aged 21 and over.
Servings 1 person
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dry gin
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup equal parts sugar and water, dissolved
- 3 ounces Champagne or any sparkling wine
- Ice for the cocktail shaker
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a champagne flute by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or filling it with ice water (then discard the water before serving).
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake well until chilled (about 10 seconds).
- Strain the mixture into the chilled champagne flute. Top with the Champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Just be sure to shake it vigorously to combine the ingredients well.
- If you don't have a champagne flute, you can also serve this classic cocktail in a coupe.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg