Today the French 75 is a fixture in cocktail bars, but it’s also a fan-favorite during brunch. The effervescent drink offers a boozier kick than a Mimosa, while still providing ultimate refreshment before, during and after your eggs Benedict. Whenever you choose to drink the French 75—and whichever spirit you choose as its base—this is one classic you’ll want to rediscover again and again.

Ingredients

• 30 ml gin
• 15 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 15 ml simple syrup
• 90 ml Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
• Garnish: lemon twist

Steps

1. Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a Champagne flute.
3. Top with the Champagne.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Disclaimer- An unedited version of this recipe first appeared on liquor.com

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