French 75 Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Glass

   Chill a flute or coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while preparing the cocktail.

2. 2

   Mix the Ingredients

   In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin and fresh lemon juice. If desired, add sugar to taste.

3. 3

   Shake Well

   Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients thoroughly.

4. 4

   Strain and Serve

   Remove the ice or water from the chilled glass. Strain the gin and lemon mixture into the glass.

5. 5

   Top with Sparkling Wine

   Carefully pour the sparkling wine over the strained mixture in the glass, filling it to the rim.

6. 6

   Garnish and Enjoy

   Garnish with a lemon twist by twisting the peel over the drink to release its oils and then placing it on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!