Notice anything different about this week’s Cocktail Friday recipe? Well of course you do! I though it was high time we shook things up around here, and I'm not just speaking about the cocktails. Hope you enjoy my first Cocktail Friday video, it's all about the ever classy French 75. Cheers!
photo & video by Leah Bergman
French 75 Cocktail
1 lemon
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
1 ½ ounces gin
½ ounce simple syrup
1 cup ice cubes
2 ounces Champagne or sparkling wine chilled
Directions:
1. Using zester or paring knife, slice peel from lemon in long, thin spiral. Cut lemon in half and juice.
2. In cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled cocktail glass and top with sparkling wine.
3. Curl lemon peel around finger to create twist. Garnish drink with twist and serve immediately.
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Alison says
Such a great video and recipe!
kelsey says
this is perfect and right up my alley. will need to try it!
helenalouisa says
I was just the first to subscribe to your YouTube channel. Love the recipe!!
ephraner says
Yey! Love Leah videos!
Emily West (@sparklemeetspop) says
Your video is perfect! French 75 is one of my favorites - might have to make them when I get home tonight!
Whitney says
So fun to see you live! Love your "without spilling on myself" -- story of my life! Happy Friday to you!
Lisa Mathias says
Cute video! I love your little bar cart too, it's so chic!
jacquelyn |lark&linen says
Totally up my alley! Love the video addition as well!
Christmaskitty says
You are adorable! Love the video and cant wait to try the cocktail!
Lauren Cooper says
Great video! Sounds delicious!
MaryAnne says
Love the video and your shirt matches your wall! Very nicely done. Now I want a nice refreshing French 75 🙂
[email protected] Home says
Love a good French 75!! Great video, too! Happy weekend!
Mrs. ShuGar {@shugarlove.com} says
Fantastic video! You're so cute. Makes me definitely want to have a drink right about now!
Melinda says
Great video! You have great presence--must be kind of a hassle to make but keep them coming! 🙂 p.s. love that you added the simple sugar recipe in there.
Maggie says
The printed recipe doesn't specify the amount of gin...
freutcake says
Yikes, thank you for catching that! I have updated the recipe (1 1/2 oz of gin)
freutcake says
Sorry about that! It should have 1 1/2 ounces of gin.
Heide M. says
Sounds wonderful, wish I had a sip.