Meyer Lemon-Cucumber French 75 Recipe

Name: Meyer Lemon-Cucumber French 75 Recipe
Ingredients: 2 ounce gin; 1 ounce meyer lemon juice; 1 bar spoonful of simple syrup; 4 ounce champagne; 1 slice of cucumber; lemon twist for garnish

AdamBoles3|Feb. 27, 2014 12:11 pm EST

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Named after a piece of French heavy artillery used in WWI, this updated version uses the sweeter juice of the Meyer lemon next to the gentle greenness of fresh cucumber. I like to use Hendrick’s gin for this one to compliment the cucumber. Read more about Classic New Orleans Cocktails for Mardi Gras.

Servings

1

Ingredients

2 ounce gin
1 ounce meyer lemon juice
1 bar spoonful of simple syrup
4 ounce champagne
1 slice of cucumber
lemon twist for garnish

Directions

In the bottom a mixing glass, gently muddle the cucumber, careful to keep it mostly intact. Add gin, Meyer lemon juice, simple syrup and ice. and Stir until chilled. Strain through a fine mesh tea strainer into a coupe glass, and top with champagne. Garnish with lemon twist.