French 75

by Jen

When you want champagne, but it doesn’t have the kick you’re looking for, you can always go for the French 75. It’s a champagne, gin and lemon cocktail with a hell of a kick. Sounds like an odd combination, but it ends up being a pretty interesting blend of fruit and herbal flavors.

The French 75

• 1 ounce gin
• Juice of ¼ lemon
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• 4 ounces Champagne

Vigorously shake the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup with ice, pour or strain into a tall glass ( ice cubes in the drink are optional). Add the champagne and stir.

Meat!

This drink goes well with beef. A nice, medium rare steak is perfect with a French 75. So is a simple Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Or a French dip with au jus.

Posted in Champagne, Gin, Lemon Juice on April 3, 2009