Description
This is a sophisticated version of the classic French 75 cocktail, made with Cognac.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) Cognac (VS or VSOP)
- ¾ oz (22.5 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup (1:1)
- ~3 oz (~90 ml) Champagne or other dry sparkling wine, chilled
- Garnish: 1 Lemon Twist
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the Cognac, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, until the shaker is frosted cold.
- Strain the chilled mixture into a Champagne flute.
- Slowly top the glass with the chilled sparkling wine.
- Express a lemon twist over the glass to release its oils, rub the rim, and drop it in as a garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Cognac, French 75, cocktail, sparkling wine