French Sparkler

This classic cocktail, made with gin and champagne, packs a delightful punch that lives up to its name inspired by artillery. The combination of gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice is shaken with ice, then strained into champagne flutes and topped off with chilled champagne, creating a refreshing and elegant beverage perfect for any occasion.

French Sparkler

A classic French 75 cocktail with gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice, topped off with champagne for a delightful and elegant beverage.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz triple sec (such as Cointreau)
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/3 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Champagne or dry sparkling wine or cava, chilled

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with 4 or 5 ice cubes.
  2. Add the gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake the mixture until thoroughly blended and chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a champagne flute.
  5. Top off the glass with chilled champagne.
  6. Enjoy responsibly.