French 75 with Lemon Simple Syrup

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"Today we’re making the French 75—a bright and refreshing boozy champagne cocktail. Boozier than your standard brunch cocktail, the French 75 is still very acceptable to drink before noon, at least in my opinion."
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Cheers to whatever you are celebrating this weekend. This classic french cocktail is sweet, tart and boozy. Make this cocktail for your next cocktail party or brunch!

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Serves or Makes: 1

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ingredients

Lemon Simple Syrup

  • 4 lemon halves, juiced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method

  • Step 1

    Juice two lemons and set the juice aside for the cocktail. Add the 4 juiced lemon halves to a small saucepan and add 1 cup granulated sugar or honey and 1 cup water. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat and cook 2 minutes; remove from heat and let steep until cooled completely. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids.

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces dry gin
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce lemon simple syrup
  • 3 ounces dry sparkling wine
  • Lemon twist for garnish

  • Step 1

    Add gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist.