Skip to main content

Thirsty Thursday: French 75

eco friendly catering, best catering in austin, catering austin, green catering, green catering austin, event catering, wedding catering, corporate catering, best catering austin, event catering austin, best catering in austin, best caterer austin, best event caterer austin, best caterer, french 75, cocktails, cocktail recipe, drink recipe

The French 75, or simply soixante quinze in its original language is a uniquely sparkling and tart drink made with champagne, gin, lemon juice and sugar. It’s simple enough for a nice candlelit dinner in for you and that special someone. We used rosé for the pink hue.

Stay thirsty, Cravers.

French 75

eco friendly catering, best catering in austin, catering austin, green catering, green catering austin,  event catering, wedding catering, corporate catering, best catering austin, event catering austin, best catering in austin, best caterer austin, best event caterer austin, best caterer, french 75, cocktails, cocktail recipe, drink recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Garnish: long thin lemon spiral and cocktail cherry

DIRECTIONS

1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute.

2. Top with Champagne. Stir gently, garnish with a long, thin lemon spiral and a cocktail cherry.