The French 75 vs French 76! | Champagne Drinks | Absolut Drinks With Rico

gin

🥗Healthier: vodka

💰Cheaper: well gin

Vodka provides a neutral flavor while being less expensive.

champagne

🥗Healthier: sparkling wine

💰Cheaper: prosecco

Sparkling wine offers similar bubbles at a lower price.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener and often less expensive.

Start by juicing lemons to get 30 to 50 ml of lemon juice, using a squeezer.

Measure out 15 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice and add it to the shaker.

Add 5 ml of rich simple syrup to the shaker and stir.

Pour in 15 ml of gin into the shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.

Prepare a coupe glass for serving.

Use a hawthorne strainer and a fine strainer to pour the mixture into the coupe glass.

Top the drink with champagne, pouring gently to avoid overflow.

Zest a lemon over the drink to release the oils and discard the zest.

Cooking Techniques

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