French 75 Recipe

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.

Introduce the drink's origin and history.

Measure 1.5 ounces of McQueen and the Violet Fog gin and pour it into a shaker.

Squeeze half a lemon into the shaker, adjusting for tartness if desired.

Add 2 dashes of simple syrup to the shaker, or adjust to taste.

Grab ice from the fridge using hands and add it to the shaker with the other ingredients.

Shake the mixture strongly, ensuring a good mix and chill.

Pour the mixture into a champagne flute.

Top off the flute with champagne, pouring gently to avoid overflow.

Serve the drink without a garnish, stating that the champagne serves as the garnish.

Cooking Techniques

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