Grapefruit French 75
Kicking off the new week with a light and refreshing Grapefruit French 75. This combination of citrus with gin and the sparkling champagne is such a refreshing sip, especially during spring! Although the French 75 is traditionally made with lemon juice, there are many variations to the classic cocktail, such as grapefruit which adds bright and tart notes and a pretty soft pink color too. Just 4 ingredients is all you need for this recipe! Simply shake, pour, sip and enjoy!
Grapefruit French 75
A twist on the classic French 75 made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, simple syrup, gin and sparkling wine/champagne.
If you haven’t yet tried a French 75, then you’re in for a treat! The combination of gin and champagne, with the citrus and simple syrup makes the sparkling beverage perfect for celebrations and more! The cocktail is also easily adaptable, pairing well with so many different flavors and add ins.
How to make a French 75
Making a the grapefruit French 75 takes just a few moments from start to finish! Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, pour in 2 oz of gin, grapefruit juice and simple syrup. Shake well, then pour blended grapefruit and gin mixture into two champagne coupes or flutes.
Top with champagne and garnish with fresh grapefruit wedges or wheels.
Easy simple syrup
This simple syrup is very easy to make from scratch and can be used in many ways! To keep the sugar content a little lighter, use 1/4 cup raw sugar per cup of water and heat the mixture together in a pot until is begins to boil. Allow to boil for 1-2 minutes max, then remove from heat and cool. Store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Quality ingredients
Although French 75s are delicious just about any way they’re made, the quality of the ingredients matters. I recommend a middle to top shelf gin and champagne/sparkling wine for this beverage and be sure to pair it with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice over packaged for the perfect French 75 cocktail!
Cheers!
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Grapefruit French 75
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: French 75
- Cuisine: Cocktails
Description
A twist on the classic French 75 made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, simple syrup, gin and sparkling wine/champagne.
Ingredients
Simple syrup:
1/2 cup raw organic sugar
2 cups water
Grapefruit French 75:
Cocktail shaker full of ice
2 oz quality Gin
3 oz fresh squeeze grapefruit juice
1 oz simple syrup
Sparkling wine/champagne
Slices of grapefruit for garnish.
Instructions
Simple Syrup:
- Pour sugar and water into a saucepan and heat on medium high.
- Boil mixture for 1-2 minutes stirring to make sure all sugar is dissolved.
- Set aside to cool.
- Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Grapefruit French 75
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour in 2 oz of Gin, 3 oz grapefruit juice and 1 oz prepared simple syrup.
- Shake well.
- Evenly pour blended grapefruit and gin mixture into two coupes or flutes.
- Balance/fill the glasses with quality sparkling wine or champagne.
- Garnish with sliced grapefruit.
- Serve chilled.
- Cheers!
Notes
Make this cocktail in advance by pre-mixing the grapefruit and simple syrup. Simply add gin and shake, then top with champagne when ready to enjoy!
From the soft blush hue, to the glassware the French 75 is served in, its such a classy drink to enjoy!
If you like tropical flavors, try the Passionfruit French 75 that can be found here!
Cheers to sunshine and lots of warm weather on the way!
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