This New Year's elevate your pop, fizz and clink with the French 75. This bubbly concoction adds instant glamour to any bar and is a sure way to bring spirit and cheer to your New Year's celebration. The simplicity of this drink will ensure that you are not stuck behind the bar laboring, making it the perfect New Year's party libation.
As with all apothecary concoctions, the details are in the quality of the ingredients (e.g., top champagne or sparkling wine is a must - none of that $5 bubbly imposter nonsense). Here's what you'll need per serving:
- 1 ounce Cognac
- 1/4 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup
- 4 ounces Champagne
- lemon twist
Shake Cognac, lemon and simple syrup with ice and strain into a champagne flute. Top slowly with 3 to 4 ounces of Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist. Let the cheer begin to flow!
Let the corks begin to fly, cheers to 2016!
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