Sour Cherry French 75
The classic French 75 uses fresh lemon juice and a simple syrup to create a smooth, sour sparkling gin drink. In this sour cherry cocktail, we swap in homemade cherry syrup for a blush-colored seasonal twist.
Servings: 1
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce sour cherry syrup
- 2 ounces Champagne
- 3 homemade maraschinos
- or 1 lemon twist to garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in gin, lemon juice, and sour cherry syrup, and shake very well.
- Strain gin mixture into a Champagne flute. Top with Champagne.
- Garnish with the cherries or a lemon twist and serve.
Notes
- If you don't want to make your own sour cherry syrup, Luxardo makes one.
- If you prefer, you can make a pitcher of these for a party. One bottle of Champagne contains 24 ounces, so enough for 12 drinks. Make the full amount or use half a bottle for a more demure 6 drinks.Into a large pitcher or punch bowl, pour 24 ounces gin, 8 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice, 8 ounces sour cherry syrup, and ½ cup water. Chill for several hours until very cold. Right before serving, pour in cold Champagne. Pour into glasses, garnish, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal