Easy Elderflower French 75 Cocktail with St Germain
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Easy Elderflower French 75 Cocktail with St Germain
Description
This cocktail recipe combines 1 ½ ounces of gin, ½ ounce of elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice shaken with ice to integrate the flavors and chill the mixture. It is then strained into a champagne glass and topped with dry sparkling wine or champagne, which adds effervescence and a light, crisp finish. The lemon twist garnish contributes an aromatic citrus element.
The drink’s character derives from the botanical flavors of the gin paired with the floral sweetness of St. Germain. The sparkling wine provides a lively texture and helps balance the sweetness and acidity. This recipe highlights a classic cocktail style with an elderflower variation.
The method is straightforward, making it accessible for home preparation. Variations include substituting vodka or cognac for the gin, adding fresh fruit, or using different sparkling beverages. Non-alcoholic adaptations can use elderflower tonic and additional lemon juice and syrup.
Serving in a champagne flute or similar glass showcases the bubbles, and shaking before topping with sparkling wine ensures the ingredients mix well without deflating the carbonation.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces gin a botanical gin, such as Hendrick's or Empress 1908 Gin
- ½ ounce St. Germain liqueur Elderflower Liqueuer
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 4 ounces champagne look for "Brut", sparkling wine or Prosecco may also be used, dry
- lemon garnish, twist
Instructions
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur and lemon juice to cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously, 15-20 shakes, pour into a champagne glass, top with sparkling wine, garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
- Use a botanical gin like Hendrick's or Empress 1908 for distinctive flavor.
- Variations include substituting vodka or cognac, adding fresh berries, or using different sparkling wines.
- Non-alcoholic versions can use elderflower tonic and additional lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Shake ingredients before topping with sparkling wine to maintain carbonation.
- Garnish with a fresh lemon twist for aroma and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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