Coconut Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly celebratory as this classic gin and sparkling wine sipper. The combination of bright lemon juice, a touch of simple syrup, and bold gin creates a perfectly balanced base before the Champagne swoops in to add that signature effervescence. Unlike many cocktail recipes that sneak in flavored liqueurs or tropical mixers, every ingredient here is completely straightforward — no hidden coconut water, coconut-flavored spirits, or cream of coconut to worry about. Shaking the gin mixture over ice before topping with cold sparkling wine keeps the bubbles lively and the drink refreshingly crisp. Pouring the Champagne slowly down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying technique that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy. Finish with a lemon twist and you have a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing drink that looks like it came from a proper cocktail bar.
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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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