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French 75 Cocktail Recipe

A refreshing, sparkling cocktail combining gin, citrus, and Champagne, perfect for festive occasions or a sophisticated toast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 268
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • cracked ice
  • 2 fluid ounces gin
  • ½ fluid ounce lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 5 fluid ounces brut Champagne chilled
  • 1 slice lemon

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring jigger or spoons
  • Strainer
  • Champagne flute or Collins glass
  • Freezer
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Chill your cocktail shaker and serving glass in the freezer. Fill the chilled shaker with ice, then add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Cover and shake until the shaker feels frosted. Fill the chilled glass halfway with ice, strain the mixture into the glass, and top with Champagne.
  3. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve immediately.