French 75 Honey Cocktail
The French 75 is a fixture in cocktail bars, but it’s also a fan-favorite during brunch. In this recipe, we switch out the simple syrup for honey syrup, but the real secret is using a raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized, micro harvested wildflower honey for a refreshing twist on this historical cocktail.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
Honey Syrup
- 3/4 oz Wildflower Honey Use a local, raw unpasteurized honey, best if harvested in small batches (see notes)
- 1/4 oz Water
Making The Cocktail
- 1 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 3 oz Champagne
- 1 Lemon twist as a garnish
- 1/2 oz Honey Syrup
Instructions
Make The Honey Syrup
- Combine the honey & water in the small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the honey has dissolved, and the moisture has evaporated and it becomes a syrup, about 5 minutes. You only need 1/2 oz per drink, any extra can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for 1 month.
Combine Into The Cocktail
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a Champagne flute and top with the Champagne, and garnish with the lemon twist.