French 75 (Elderflower) aka French 77

2 oz Gin (or cognac)
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 oz Lemon juice
2 oz Champagne (float)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, flute, top with champagne or dry sparking wine

Notes

Named after the 75mm Howitzer artillery piece. Very good with Prosecco. Light and bright.

History

1 oz simple syrup and omit St Germain

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Raoul Lufbery WW I flying ace
Year
1920's
Is of
unknown authenticity
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  • Very well balanced - great addition of the St-Germain! — ★★★★★
  • I like this better with 2x the amount of sparkling wine.
  • Light n bright-girls'nite
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