French 75 Recipe
A delightful blend of gin, champagne, lemon juice, and sugar.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Allow to cool before using.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute, filling it about halfway.
- 5
Top with Champagne
Carefully top off the glass with champagne, pouring slowly to avoid overflow.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing French 75 cocktail!