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French 76

A refreshing cocktail that blends gin, lemon juice, and champagne for a delightful twist on the classic French 75.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Champagne flute
  • Measuring jigger
  • Bar spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by chilling your champagne flute.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1 ounce of simple syrup.
  3. Pour the measured ingredients into your cocktail shaker.
  4. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into your chilled champagne flute.
  6. Carefully pour in 3 ounces of champagne.
  7. Add a lemon twist on top for garnish.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

This cocktail is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized with various spirits or garnishes.