French 75
Looking for the perfect cocktail to pair with your New Year's Eve dinner? Consider a French 75, a classic cocktail that should be included in your New Year's Eve party menu.
A French 75 may appear to be a light, bubbly cocktail, but don't be fooled: it packs a powerful punch! The base of a French 75 cocktail is gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake with ice, then divide among your serving glasses. To finish, pour in a bottle of bubbly and garnish with a pretty lemon twist.
A French 75 cocktail has a pleasing citrus tartness from the lemon juice, herbaceous notes from the gin, and a tinge of sweetness from the simple syrup. Champagne, prosecco, or cava are examples of sparkling wines that give a beverage a revitalizing effervescence.
Recipe for 2 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. gin
- 2 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- Ice, for shaking
- Sparkling wine, like champagne, prosecco, or cava
- Lemon twists, for garnish
Directions:
- Combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add a few cubes of ice, cover, and shake for 10-20 seconds, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into two champagne flutes and divide evenly. Serve immediately topped with chilled champagne and garnished with a lemon twist.
