French 75
- 5m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 5m Ready In
1 serving You’ll notice that this formula is similar to the Tom Collins, but with Champagne instead of club soda. Oh, what a difference those French bubbles make!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Cognac or gin
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup (opens in new tab)
- 2 ½ to 3 ounces brut Champagne
- A lemon twist
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 ounce Cognac or gin
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup
- 2 ½ to 3 ounces brut Champagne
- A lemon twist
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add: 1 ounce Cognac or gin; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup
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Step 2.
Shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds. Strain into a chilled Champagne flute and add: 2 ½ to 3 ounces brut Champagne
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Step 3.
Garnish with: A lemon twist