French 75
from bonappetit.com
The French 75 gin and Champagne cocktail is elegant enough to make you feel like it’s New Year’s Eve in Paris but supremely simple to assemble.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces gin, such as Hendrick's
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces Champagne
- Long spiral lemon twist (for serving)
Directions
- 1
Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
- 2
Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into a large flute. Top with Champagne; garnish with lemon twist. Editor's note: This recipe was originally published in our May 2016 issue and first appeared online in April 2016.