French 75 Cocktail is an excellent drink that’s light with a refreshing finish and makes any occasion feel worth celebrating.
This delicious Drink Recipe is easy to make, and it’s perfect for dressing up any occasion. For more classic cocktails to make from home try my Manhattan and Old Fashioned recipes.
Why You’ll Love French 75 Cocktail?
- Light, bubbly, and refreshing, this cocktail is easy to make, and makes a great drink for celebrations, holidays, or brunch.
- Gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup balance each other well alongside the effervescence of the champagne.
Sabrina’s French 75 Cocktail Recipe
Whether you’re enjoying this for brunch or at a party, the French 75 is the perfect cocktail to toast along with your guests. You can impress even the pickiest drink enthusiast by serving this effervescent drink with beautiful lemon curls for garnish. Be sure to prep some easy but fancy hors d’oeuvres to pair with it. Dishes like Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball, Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts, and an Olive and Cheese Ring add an elevated touch to your spread. For the best presentation and taste, follow my Chef’s Note below, and don’t forget to check out the Variations section too for other ideas.
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 2 ounces gin
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 cup champagne
Instructions
- Using a curling zester, zest the lemon into curly garnishes.
- Cut lemon in half and juice.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- In a shaker filled with ice, add the lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup and shake.
- Strain into 2 champagne flutes.
- Top with the champagne.
- Garnish with lemon curls.
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Chef’s Note
I wait until the very end to add the champagne to the glass, and never add it to the shaker. Shaking champagne, or anything carbonated for that matter will cause your drink to foam up and lose carbonation.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
Since this beverage is carbonated, it’s best made right before serving. You can mix the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup ahead of time if needed. Then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
How to Store
- Serve: To keep the champagne tasting delicious and fizzy, it’s best to drink your French 75 Cocktail right after pouring it.
- Store: If this drink is fully prepared, storing leftovers won’t be ideal since the champagne will go flat. It’s best to make this drink right before serving. You can however, follow the directions above for making the flat ingredients in advance and store those if needed.
Variations
- Non-alcoholic: If you want to make this boozy drink friendly to kids, or anyone who prefers not to drink, you can make some easy substitutes. Instead of gin, use tonic water mixed with a splash of lime juice. Or find a gin alternative at your local grocery store like Ritual Zero Proof, or DHOS Gin Free. For the bubbly, use non-alcoholic sparkling wine. The sparkling wine gives you the same beautiful bubbles and a similar taste to the champagne.
- Mimosa 75: To make this for brunch, along with the original lemon juice ingredients, add the juice and zest from 2 tangerines into the mix. This will give the drink a bright orange color and a sweet, fruity flavor.
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