Mix a French 75 with Reverend Spirits Gin for a bright, sparkling take on a classic gin cocktail. This recipe combines Virginia-made gin, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, topped with Champagne for a crisp, bubbly finish. Lemon brings fresh tartness, simple syrup balances the citrus and gin provides the cocktail’s botanical foundation. Served in a flute or coupe with a long lemon twist, this French 75 cocktail recipe brings together fragrant citrus and sparkling wine in an elegant, easy-to-make drink.
Prep: Chill a large Champagne flute or coupe. Prepare a long spiral lemon twist and fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake: Add 1½ oz Reverend Spirits Gin, ¾ oz fresh lemon juice and ¾ oz simple syrup. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
Serve: Strain into the chilled glass and gently top with 2 oz Champagne.
Garnish: Finish with the long spiral lemon twist.
