Shellfish Free French 75
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly celebratory as this classic gin and Champagne sipper. Bright lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup balance the botanicals of the gin, while a generous pour of chilled sparkling wine brings everything together in a fizzy, elegant finish. The technique here matters — shaking the base hard over ice and then pouring the Champagne slowly down the side of the glass keeps those bubbles alive all the way to the first sip. A lemon twist draped over the rim adds a little citrus perfume that makes the whole thing feel like a proper occasion. Since this drink is built entirely from spirits, citrus, sugar, and sparkling wine, there's nothing hidden to worry about — just clean, straightforward ingredients you can trust. It comes together in minutes and serves two, making it the perfect thing to mix up before a dinner party or whenever you want to make a regular evening feel a little more special.
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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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