October 28th is Global Champagne Day, when champagne enthusiasts all over the world gather together in ‘virtual appreciation’ of everything champagne. In honor of this most joyous occasion I encourage you to have a gathering to celebrate. Here is a fabulous classic champagne based cocktail recipe to help you along!!! You can incorporate a speak easy feeling and make a complete themed event out of it!! CHEERS!
French 75
Ingredients:
Pinch sugarDash sweet and sour mix
3⁄4 oz. dry gin
3⁄4 oz. French brandy (not cognac)
Club soda
2 oz. champagne
Slice of lemon
Instructions:
MAKES 1 COCKTAIL
Pinch sugarDash sweet and sour mix
3⁄4 oz. dry gin
3⁄4 oz. French brandy (not cognac)
Club soda
2 oz. champagne
Slice of lemon
Instructions:
- Put sugar into a tall glass and fill halfway with ice cubes. Add sweet and sour mix, gin, and brandy.
- Fill the glass to within 2" of the top with club soda, then float in champagne. Garnish with a lemon slice.
MAKES 1 COCKTAIL
Recipe courtesy of Saveur
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