French 75 Cocktail
French 75 Cocktail
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 1/2 cup Cognac, VSOP recommended
- 1/2 cup sugar syrup, cooled
- 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cold champagne, as needed
For the Garnish
- 4 lemon zest, strips
For the Sugar Syrup (if making from scratch)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
If making sugar syrup from scratch: Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before use. This can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Prepare your cocktail shaker. Pour 1/2 cup of Cognac into the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add 1/2 cup of the cooled sugar syrup to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add 5 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add approximately 2 cups of ice to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. This ensures proper chilling and mixing.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the shaken mixture evenly into four champagne glasses.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully open a bottle of cold champagne, ensuring it is well-chilled to prevent excessive foaming.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Top off each glass with champagne, pouring slowly to avoid overflow.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Garnish each cocktail with a strip of lemon zest, peeled from a fresh lemon. This adds flavor and helps identify the drink's ingredients. Serve immediately. Cheers!
⏱️ 1 min
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French 75 Cocktail
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 1/2 cup Cognac, VSOP recommended
- 1/2 cup sugar syrup, cooled
- 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cold champagne, as needed
For the Garnish
- 4 lemon zest, strips
For the Sugar Syrup (if making from scratch)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
If making sugar syrup from scratch: Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before use. This can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Prepare your cocktail shaker. Pour 1/2 cup of Cognac into the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add 1/2 cup of the cooled sugar syrup to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add 5 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add approximately 2 cups of ice to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. This ensures proper chilling and mixing.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the shaken mixture evenly into four champagne glasses.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully open a bottle of cold champagne, ensuring it is well-chilled to prevent excessive foaming.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Top off each glass with champagne, pouring slowly to avoid overflow.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Garnish each cocktail with a strip of lemon zest, peeled from a fresh lemon. This adds flavor and helps identify the drink's ingredients. Serve immediately. Cheers!
⏱️ 1 min