Artificial Food Coloring Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly celebratory as a French 75, and this version is as clean and bright as it gets. The combination of gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and chilled sparkling wine creates a drink that is crisp, citrusy, and just a little bit fancy. Because everything here is made from scratch with real, whole ingredients, you never have to squint at a label wondering what's giving that neon-colored mixer its suspicious hue. Fresh lemon juice does all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, and the bubbles from a good dry Champagne or sparkling wine make it feel like a genuine occasion. Shaking the base until the tin is ice-cold before straining ensures a perfectly balanced, well-chilled pour every time. Finish with a lemon twist and you have a cocktail that looks stunning without a single artificial shortcut.
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2 servings
- 3 oz gin
- 1 ½ oz fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- ice cubes, for shaking
- 4 oz champagne or dry sparkling wine, well chilled
For serving
- 2 lemon twists, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- 2
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold to the touch.
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