Brandy makes for a heavier cocktail than a French 75 made with gin, yet this cocktail remains enlivening, refreshing and quaffable.
The use of powdered...
I always thought a French 75 had cognac... who knew that was a '125'?
Anyway, I up the cognac and champagne to better balance the lemon, and use maple syrup instead of sugar. It doesn’t taste like maple in the drink, but adds a subtle note.
2 oz cognac, 3 oz champagne, 1/2 oz maple syrup, 1/2 oz lemon juice. Garnish with lemon twist.
Anyway, I up the cognac and champagne to better balance the lemon, and use maple syrup instead of sugar. It doesn’t taste like maple in the drink, but adds a subtle note.
2 oz cognac, 3 oz champagne, 1/2 oz maple syrup, 1/2 oz lemon juice. Garnish with lemon twist.