How to Make a French 75 Cocktail - Liquor.com

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.

This cocktail is a crowd pleaser, the French 75 cocktail.

It's good for brunch and evening.

The classic recipe uses cognac, but you can use gin.

Measure 1 1/2 oz of gin.

Add 3/4 oz of lemon juice.

Add 3/4 oz of simple syrup.

Add ice to the shaker.

Shake for about 10 to 20 seconds.

Fine strain the mixture into a champagne glass.

Top with about 1 oz of sparkling wine.

Garnish with a long ribbon of lemon peel.

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