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Best French 75 Recipe

A classic cocktail blending gin, champagne, and lemon juice for a refreshing experience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drink
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 3 ounces chilled champagne
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Champagne flute or cocktail glass
  • Measuring jigger
  • Citrus juicer

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Pour 1 ounce of gin into your shaker.
  3. Measure and add 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice.
  4. Add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
  6. Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  7. Strain the mixture into a champagne flute.
  8. Carefully pour 3 ounces of chilled champagne over the gin mixture.

Notes

Garnish with a lemon twist for an elegant touch. For variations, consider using flavored gin or substituting lime juice.