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
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From other users
  • Light n bright-girls'nite — ☆☆☆☆
  • I like this better with 2x the amount of sparkling wine. — ☆☆☆☆
  • Very well balanced - great addition of the St-Germain! — ☆☆☆☆☆
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