Strawberry French 75

Name: Strawberry French 75
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: Chad Whittington , Dilworth Tasting Room , Charlotte, North Carolina

Photo: Chad Whittington

December 31, 2020

Strawberries lend a fresh flavor to the classic.

Strawberry gives this twist on the classic French 75 an extra kiss of sweetness.

Ingredients

2 oz. London Dry gin
1 oz. Strawberry Syrup
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
Brut Champagne, to top

Tools:shaker, strainer, fine strainer
Glass:cocktail or flute
Garnish: halved strawberry

Preparation

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass or flute. Top with chilled Champagne. Garnish.

Strawberry Syrup:
1 pint strawberries
1 pint water
1 pint sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp vanilla extract

Slice the tops off of the strawberries and cut them in half. Place them in a saucepan with the water and sugar, then slowly bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar. Use a potato masher or muddler to smash strawberries and continue to stir. Add cinnamon sticks and vanilla. Let simmer another 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Fine-strain into a bottle and keep in fridge up to 2 weeks.