CLASSIC FRENCH 75

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Drinkers who know and love the French 75 have strong personal preference on whether to use gin or cognac as the base. This classic recipe offers both options. Pour what you like, or, if you're on the fence, let season or mood determine your choice. Gin tends toward a cleaner, more botanical, refreshing drink, ideal for warmer weather drinking; cognac lends heft and weight, especially great in cooler weather.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ice
1 ounce gin or cognac
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup or 1/2 ounce sweet bay-peppercorn shrub
3 ounces Champagne or dry sparkling wine
Lemon twist

Steps:

  • In an ice-filled shaker, combine the gin or cognac, lemon juice and simple syrup or shrub. Cover and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a Champagne or coupe glass and top with Champagne. Finish with a lemon twist.

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