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French 75

Difficulty Rating:

1/5

*Difficulty Rating is based on the techniques used as well as the number, uniqueness, and the cost of ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Citrus Juicer
  • Boston Shaker
  • Jigger
  • Hawthorne Strainer
  • Mesh Strainer

Just the stupid build, please!

1/2 oz

1/2 oz

1 oz

4 oz

Lemon Juice

Simple Syrup

Gin                      OR                  Cognac

Sparkling Wine

  1. Squeeze fresh lemon juice
  2. Make simple syrup by mixing table sugar and water at a 1:1 ratio
  3. Measure and combine first three ingredients in a shake tin
  4. Chill coupe (or flute) with ice and water.
  5. Add ice to shake tins  
  6. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
  7. Add sparkling wine to drink in shake tins
  8. Empty coupe (or flute)
  9. Strain with hawthorne and mesh strainer into coupe (or flute)
  10. Garnish with a lemon twist

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