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French 75 Cocktail
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French 75

A French 75 is a champagne martini, made with vodka or gin, lemon, and champagne! It's a classic cocktail recipe that is delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce gin
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon simple syrup (or to taste)
  • 2 ounces champagne
  • Sugar, for the rim of the glass optional
  • 1 Maraschino cherry and/or lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

  • Run a slice of lemon around the rim of a martini or champagne glass. Place sugar in a shallow bowl and turn the glass upside down to coat the rim.
  • Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice. Cover and shake.
  • Pour vodka mixture into martini glass. Top off with champagne or prosecco. Garnish with a cherry.

Notes

  • Swap vodka for the gin, or brandy, whiskey, cognac or any spirit you want.
  • You an use up to an ounce of simple syrup but I recommend starting with just 1/4 teaspoon and adding more as needed, unless you like very sweet drinks. You can also omit the sugar completely for a less sweet drink.
  • The only required garnish is some lemon peel or a lemon twist, but I also love adding a maraschino cherry and sugar rim.
  • A cocktail shaker is a must - you want that lemon juice, gin and simple syrup COLD when you add the bubbles.
  • It's such a beautiful drink it's perfect for any occasion, holiday, New Year's Eve or just because you love champagne!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Iron: 0.2mg