Carrageenan Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly celebratory as this classic gin and sparkling wine sipper. The combination of bright citrus, a touch of sweetness, and crisp bubbles makes it the kind of drink that turns an ordinary evening into a small occasion. What makes this version especially reassuring is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is — gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a good dry sparkling wine, nothing more. Many store-bought mixers and flavored syrups sneak in additives like carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener, but here you're working entirely from scratch with ingredients you can trust. Shaking the gin base hard over ice before topping with chilled Champagne gives you that perfectly diluted, ice-cold pour that makes the bubbles sing. Pouring the sparkling wine slowly down the side of the glass is a small but worthwhile step that keeps every sip lively and effervescent. Finish with a curled lemon twist and you have something that looks and tastes like it came from a proper cocktail bar.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!