French 75 cocktail
- 1 ½ ounces 2 Loons Gin
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice (about ¾ medium lemon)
- ¾ ounce simple syrup (recipe follows)
- 2 to 3 ounces Champagne (enough to top the glass)
- Lemon peel, for garnish
- In a shaker mix gin and lemon simple syrup, shake pour into flute, top with champagne garnish with lemon peel
A French 76 is made with Vodka rather than Gin – Feel Free to substitute Vodka, Huckleberry or Blackberry Loon Lightning for another delicious cocktail
Simple syrup (yields enough for 5 cocktails, scale as necessary)
- ¼ cup sugar, honey or agave
- ¼ cup water
To make the simple syrup: Combine the honey (or sugar) and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally, just until the honey or sugar has disappeared into the water. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool.