French 75 or Champagne and Gin Cocktail
A sophisticated cocktail where a shot of gin adds a savoury note to Sparkling wine. Add a bit of simple syrup and lemon and you have a refreshing beverage!
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin See Note 1
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup see Note 2
- Ice
- 4 oz Champagne or Sparkling wine of your choice
- lemon rind or twist
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker over ice. Shake and strain into a Champagne glass. Top off the glass with Champagne or Sparkling wine. Add a lemon twist for garnish if desired.
Notes
Note 1: If you substitute Vodka for the Gin you have a French 76!
Note 2: Simple syrup is one part water to one part sugar heated to boiling to dissolve sugar. If planning to serve several drinks you could boil a cup of water and add a cup of sugar. Stir to dissolve. You will have approx 1 ¾ cups of simple syrup or 12 oz.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg