Chicken Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly celebratory as this classic gin-and-Champagne sipper. The combination of bright lemon juice, a touch of simple syrup, and bold gin creates a perfectly balanced base before the sparkling wine swoops in to lift everything with a festive fizz. Shaking the gin mixture over ice until the shaker is ice-cold is the key step that chills and dilutes the drink just right, so every sip is crisp and refreshing. Pouring the Champagne slowly down the side of the glass keeps those precious bubbles intact, giving you that gorgeous, lively sparkle all the way to the last drop. A curled lemon twist draped over the rim adds a little drama and a hint of citrus aroma that makes the whole thing feel like a special occasion. This is the kind of drink that works equally well for a lazy Sunday brunch or a proper toast at a dinner party.
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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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