Honey Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as celebratory as this classic French sparkling drink, and the good news is it comes together with just a handful of clean, straightforward ingredients. Gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and chilled Champagne are all you need — no sweeteners derived from bees, no hidden additives, just bright and bubbly perfection. The simple syrup does all the sweetening here, keeping things completely plant-based in the glass while still delivering that perfectly balanced sweet-tart lift. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast and gives the drink a silky texture before the sparkling wine adds its signature effervescence. Pouring the Champagne slowly down the side of the flute is a small but important step that keeps those bubbles lively all the way to the last sip. Finish with a lemon twist for a little aromatic flair, and you have a genuinely elegant cocktail that's ready to impress at any gathering.
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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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