Limoncello French 75 Cocktail
A bubbly twist on the classic French 75—combining gin, limoncello, fresh lemon, and sparkling wine for a bright, refreshing sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Champagne flute
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Peeler
- Zester
Ingredients
- 1 oz dry gin London dry preferred
- 1 oz limoncello
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- 3 oz chilled champagne or prosecco or cava
- lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Pour gin, limoncello, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker with ice. Shake for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
- Top slowly with chilled champagne, prosecco, or cava.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to blend, keeping the bubbles lively.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
Use dry gin for balance, or swap for vodka for a softer profile. Prosecco offers a fruitier twist, cava a drier finish. Chill glassware before serving to preserve bubbles.