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.
• 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.