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French 75

Simple and elegant, this bubbly botanical drink combines gin, lemon, sugar syrup and Champagne. When it comes to celebratory drinks, you can't go wrong with a French 75.
French 75

Ingredients

How many serves?

1

  • 30mlLondon Dry Gin

  • 15mlSugar syrup

  • 15mlFresh lemon juice

  • Lemon peel

  • Champagne to top

  • Ice

Equipment

  • 1 x Champagne flute
  • 1 x Jigger
  • 1 x Cocktail shaker
  • 1 x Strainer
  • 1 x Muddler

Method

  • Ice

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. 

  • Mix

    Measuring with the jigger, add the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup into the shaker. Shake the mixture until the surface of the shaker feels chilled.

  • Pour
    Use the cocktail strainer to strain the mixture into a champagne flute and top up with champagne.
  • Garnish
    Using the knife, cut a strip of lemon peel and twist onto the rim of the glass to garnish.
  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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