French 75
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Elegant, bubbly, and with surprising "firepower." Like the French 75mm cannon that gave it its name, this cocktail makes a subtle impact.
Ingredients
- 1 oz of gin
- 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz of sugar syrup
- 2 oz of champagne
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, shake the gin, lemon, and syrup.
- Strain into a champagne or coupe glass.
- Finish with chilled champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
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