French 75

Ah, the French 75! It’s a classic cocktail that combines the crispness of gin with the refreshing touch of citrus. Here’s a recipe for you:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces of gin
  • 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce of simple syrup
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute or coupe glass.
  5. Top it off with champagne or sparkling wine.
  6. Give it a gentle stir.
  7. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Voila! Your delicious French 75 cocktail is ready to be enjoyed. Cheers!