Gingerbread French 75 Cocktail
This festive twist on the classic French 75 features dry gin, lemon juice, gingerbread syrup, and champagne for a cocktail that’s crisp, spiced, and perfect for the holidays or winter celebrations.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Bar spoon
- Champagne flute
- Small knife for lemon
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz dry gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz gingerbread simple syrup (simmer sugar, water, and gingerbread spices)
- 3 oz champagne chilled
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or candied ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, lemon juice, and gingerbread syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
- Top with cold champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or candied ginger.
Notes
Dry gin keeps the cocktail crisp and prevents excess sweetness. Adjust syrup for more or less spice. Brut champagne is best for balance. Prep gin, lemon, and syrup in advance for easy entertaining.