French 75 Cocktail Recipe (With a Holiday Twist)
The French 75 cocktail is a classy drink with a fizzy touch. I’m adding a holiday twist to make it extra special for festive gatherings! 🎉 With just a few tools and ingredients, you can make this elegant cocktail yours.
Equipment
- You’ll need a cocktail shaker to mix all the flavors together.
- A jigger helps with measuring, ensuring each taste is just right.
- Get a strainer to pour the mix without ice chunks.
- Plus, a sharp knife and cutting board to slice lemon for garnish.
- Finally, grab a champagne flute for serving. 🥂
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious cocktail:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Champagne for topping
- Ice
- Add a holiday flair with a touch of cinnamon or a splash of cranberry juice.
- You can also garnish with cranberries or rosemary for a festive look.
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to craft my holiday French 75:
- Shake it up: Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well.
- Strain: Pour the mix into a chilled champagne flute using a strainer.
- Top it off: Add champagne until the glass is almost full.
- For the holiday touch, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or add a splash of cranberry juice.
- Garnish with cranberries or rosemary. Watch it sparkle! ✨
Notes
I love how easy it is to customize this cocktail. Feel free to adjust the flavors to suit your taste. Prefer it sweeter? Add more simple syrup. If you’re not a gin fan, try a different spirit.
Serving it in fancy glasses adds extra flair, perfect for holiday parties. Don’t forget to chill your ingredients beforehand. Comment below and let me know how you made it yours! 🍹