French 75 Cocktail Recipe | Classic Champagne Gin Drink

This light and enjoyable long drink, popular in the late 80s and early 90s, combines gin and brut in an unexpectedly harmonious way with a touch of lemon. It offers a refreshing sweetness without being overly sugary. Strong, smooth, and refined, this cocktail is deceivingly innocent—easy and delightful to sip.

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Ingredients

gin

lemon juice

1.5 tsp

icing sugar

brut champagne

to teste

ice

1 piece

lemon zest (for garnish)

Method

Add lemon juice and icing sugar to a shaker and stir until dissolved.
Add gin and ice, then shake well.
Strain the cocktail into a flute glass.
Top up with champagne.
Garnish with a twist of lemon zest.
Tip: To reduce foam, pour half the champagne into the glass first, then the cocktail mixture, and finish with the remaining champagne.

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