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Gin-Champagne-Citrus 2.5 2.0
Unit of alcohol
The French 75 is a cocktail of gin and champagne flavoured with lemon,
Ingredients
1½ ozs. (40 ml) gin
2 tsp. caster (superfine) sugar
1 tbs. lemon juice
Champagne
Garnish
cherry or orange slice
Glass
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flute or Collins
Procedure
In a flute or Collins glass add the gin.
Top with a half flute of sparkling wine or champagne.
Add sugar (it will fizz up so make sure the flute isn't full yet) then top off with more sparkling wine.
Variations
Combine sugar, lemon juice, and gin in a shaker full of ice. Shake well, then pour into a tall glass and top with champagne. (If possible, ice the glass ahead of time.)
External Links
French 75 Video on Small Screen Network
Category:Cocktails
References
French 75 (cocktail)
French 75
French 75