Empress Gin French 75
This classic gin cocktail makes any occasion feel special. Empress gin gives this lemony, effervescent drink a colorful twist and a light, floral flavor that even gin-hesitant folks will enjoy.
Servings: 1
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
- 1 champagne flute or coupe
- 1 cocktail jigger
- 1 cocktail shaker cup
- 1 cocktail strainer
Ingredients
- lemon twist (optional garnish)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (see notes for recipe and modifications)
- 1 ½ oz Empress gin
- 2 oz dry sparkling wine
Instructions
- Put your champagne flute or coupe in the freezer to chill. Make your lemon twist garnish (cut a thin slice of lemon, peel the flesh away from the rind, then cut off any excess rind and clean up the edges if desired).
- Add fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and gin to a cocktail shaker. Add ice (a large cube works best), seal the shaker, and shake until the cup is very cold – about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled champagne flute or coupe, then top with sparkling wine (about 2 oz, or enough to fill the glass). Garnish with a lemon twist. Cheers!
Notes
- Please note that nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary widely based on amounts and specific types used.
- To make simple syrup, mix equal parts sugar and hot water until sugar is fully dissolved, then cool. (I usually pour hot water into a small container with a lid, add sugar, mix, and cover before refrigerating.)
- Don't want to use/make simple syrup? You have options! Add one of the following to your shaker cup after lemon juice, then stir until dissolved:
- Powdered sugar - 1 tsp
- Table sugar - 2 tsp
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg