Nickel Allergy Friendly French 75
Few cocktails feel as celebratory as this classic sparkling drink, and the good news is that its short, clean ingredient list makes it a natural fit for anyone navigating a nickel sensitivity. Many packaged mixers and flavored spirits can hide surprising additives, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward — gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and well-chilled sparkling wine are all you need. Squeezing your own lemons is a small step that makes a big difference both in flavor and in keeping the ingredient list transparent. The technique is just as satisfying as the result: a vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast, and a slow pour of Champagne along the side of the glass keeps those bubbles lively and elegant. Strained into two chilled flutes and finished with a curl of lemon peel, it looks like something you'd order at a rooftop bar. Whether you're toasting a special occasion or just turning a Tuesday into something worth remembering, this is the kind of drink that delivers serious sparkle with minimal fuss.
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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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