Cashew Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly celebratory as this classic sparkling drink, and the good news is that every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts — no label-scanning required. Bright, citrusy lemon juice meets the botanical depth of gin, balanced by a touch of simple syrup, then lifted with the effervescence of chilled Champagne or dry sparkling wine. The result is crisp, elegant, and refreshing in a way that feels genuinely special without demanding much effort at all. The key to nailing it is shaking the gin base until the shaker is ice-cold, then pouring the bubbly slowly down the side of the flute so you keep every last bubble intact. A curled lemon twist draped over the rim adds a little drama and a whisper of citrus aroma that makes the first sip even better. Whether you're toasting a milestone or just turning an ordinary evening into something worth remembering, this is the kind of drink that delivers every time.
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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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