French 75

Featured in our Summer 2023 Food + Entertaining article, Across the Generations, sip and savor this refreshing French 75 cocktail perfect for summer entertaining.

French 75
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French 75

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Course: Drinks
Servings

1

servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce gin

  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice

  • ½ ounce simple syrup (see recipe below)

  • Ice

  • 4 ounces brut Champagne, chilled

  • For the basic simple syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup water

Directions

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled flute and top with the Champagne.
  • To make the simple syrup:
  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Simmer the mixture over moderate heat until the sugar dissolves.

Notes

  • The simple syrup can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.