French 75
This classic cocktail has been around since World War I, where it was created at a bar in Paris by a bartender named Harry. It is easy to make with a handful of ingredients, although you need chilled champagne, or a sparkling wine of some sort. Try using a prosecco, and save yourself some cash!This following recipe is for 1 cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 oz gin of your preference
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2 oz champagne (chilled)
- A twist of lemon (as garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker tin with ice.
- Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated and chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled champagne glass.
- Top with chilled champagne, garnish with the lemon twist, and serve.
Notes
If you are looking for other alternatives to Champagne that are affordable, ask your local wine store. There are also “Champagne-style” sparkling wines sold that come from outside of France which are lovely as well.