French 75 Cocktail

This is a type of Champagne cocktail, a little sour and a little sweet, bubbly and refreshing. It has become one of my favorite pre-dinner cocktails.

French 75 Cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz Champagne
  • lemon twist

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into a large flute. Top with Champagne; garnish with lemon twist. 
  • Enjoy!