Shaken French 75 with Elderflower Twist
A sparkling, floral variation on the classic French 75 cocktail with the delicate sweetness of elderflower liqueur. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, elderflower liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 piece lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes (about 1 cup).
- Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled flute glass, leaving room for sparkling wine.
- Step 5: Slowly top with 3 oz chilled champagne or sparkling wine.
- Step 6: Express a wide strip of lemon peel over the surface, twisting to release oils, then rest it on the rim for garnish.
