French 75
This classic cocktail originated in Paris around 1915, and it combines two of our favorite ingredients: Fords Gin and champagne. Fresh lemon juice joins with the citrus-peel flavors of the gin to give a bright, floral character to an already delightful, sparkling and refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients
-
1/2
oz.
lemon juice
-
1/2
oz.
simple syrup (or 1 tsp for less sweet)
-
3
oz.
dry sparkling wine (such as brut champagne) chilled
- 1 oz.
Lemon twist for garnish
Directions
Add all ingredients (except sparkling wine) into shaker with ice and shake gently for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon twist and serve immediately.