Sparkling · Gin
French 75
A sour topped with Champagne.
Gin, lemon and sugar shaken, then crowned with cold Champagne — celebration with structure.
Ingredients
- Gin30 ml
- Fresh lemon juice15 ml
- Simple syrup10 ml
- Champagne60 ml
Garnish
Lemon twist
Method
- 1Shake gin, lemon and syrup with ice.
- 2Strain into a chilled flute.
- 3Top slowly with cold Champagne.
The lesson
Sparkling toppers need cold wine and a gentle pour — same care as a Bellini.
