Rice Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly celebratory as this classic gin and sparkling wine sipper. Bright lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup balance the botanicals in the gin, while a generous pour of chilled Champagne adds that signature effervescence and elegance. The whole thing comes together in minutes with just a shaker and a couple of flutes — no special equipment, no fuss. For anyone navigating grain-based restrictions, this is a naturally safe choice since every ingredient here is free of rice and rice-derived additives, unlike some premixed cocktails or flavored spirits that can sneak in unexpected fillers. Shaking the base hard over ice gets it perfectly cold and slightly diluted before the bubbles go in, which makes a real difference in the final texture. Pouring the Champagne slowly down the side of the glass keeps it lively and fizzy all the way to the last sip. Finish with a curled lemon twist and you have something that looks and tastes like it belongs at a proper celebration.
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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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