
Blink French 75
Imagine yourself in 1920’s Paris. Our version of the famed French 75 gets a taste update by using Cream of Earl Grey infused gin. In France, the locals simply order a “Soixante Quinze”, which kind of makes sense because they’re already French. The French 75 is best served as cold as possible – make sure Champagne or Prosecco and glasses are well-chilled.
- ½ cup (4 ounces or 125mL) gin
- 3 teabags Cream of Earl Grey
- ¼ cup (60mL) honey
- ¼ cup (60mL) water
- juice from a medium lemon
- 1 ½ cups (375mL) dry Champagne or Prosecco, well-chilled
- 4 lemon twists
Directions: Earl Grey Infused Gin:
- Pour gin into a mason jar.
- Submerge tea bags into the liquid.
- Cover, and let sit for an hour.
- Remove tea bags, squeezing absorbed gin into the mixture before discarding
- Combine honey and water in a small saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally until honey has melted into the water.
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Remove from heat and let cool.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add Earl Grey-infused gin, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Give it a vigorous shake – a good 20 seconds.
- Pour into chilled champagne glasses and top with Champagne or Prosecco.
- Garnish with lemon twist.