French 125 (French '75' with cognac) Jones' 1977 recipe
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A sparkling, tart long drink built on cognac and lemon, with champagne lifting it at the end. Drier and rounder than the gin version, with a soft sweetness from the sugar.
Method
Shaken
Glass
highball
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free🍷 Contains sulphites
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AdInstructions
- Put the sugar and lemon juice in a shaker and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the cognac and ice, then shake well.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with champagne and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a lemon zest twist.