French 77
An elderflower twist on the classic French 75 that swaps simple syrup for St-Germain. The result is a floral, bubbly, and dangerously drinkable champagne cocktail that feels like a celebration in a glass.
Ingredients
- 1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz London dry gin
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz Brut champagne or sparkling wine
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with oysters or delicate white fish preparations like sole meunière. The floral bubbles enhance briny and buttery seafood with sophisticated, refined elegance.
Instructions
Combine St-Germain, gin, and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Strain into a chilled champagne flute
Top slowly with brut champagne or sparkling wine
Garnish with a long lemon twist draped over the rim
Tips
A classic London dry gin like Beefeater or Tanqueray provides clean botanical notes that complement the elderflower Pour the champagne slowly and at an angle to preserve the bubbles For a vodka variation, swap the gin for an equal measure of quality vodka for a lighter, more floral profile