French 77

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a Flute glass...
1 fl oz St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
¼ fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Top up with Brut Champagne
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How to make:

POUR first two ingredients into chilled glass, and TOP with champagne.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Elderflower liqueur adds flavour to champagne while a splash of lemon juice balances the sweetness.

About:

I created this twist on the classic French 75 in 2006.

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