Swine & Sea — French 75 — French Creole Recipe

French 75

A classic that has always been part of our house and seems to be making a comeback to brunch menus. An effervescent drink that offers a boozier kick than the traditional Mimosa. If you are one that tends to be more bubbles than juice, a French 75 should be on your list. There has always been a debate if gin or cognac is the traditional recipe. We tend to mix it with gin and enjoy the cognac kick as well.

Recipe

  • 1 oz.

    dry gin

  • ½ oz.

    fresh lemon juice

  • ½ oz.

    simple syrup

  • 3 oz.

    champagne
  • Lemon peel
    Step 1

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the dry gin, lemon juice and simply syrup. Shake until chilled.

    • Step 2

  • Strain the cocktail shaker into a champagne flute.

    • Step 3

  • Top with the champagne. Express the lemon peel on top and then curl for a twist and place on the rim.