Author Notes
A classic French 75 features gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne. In this updated recipe, blood orange juice replaces lemon, and honey is used instead of sugar. This is a perfect drink for winter (blood orange season!), and it adds a touch of elegance to any brunch or cocktail party lineup.
The blood orange juice, gin, and honey can be batched a couple hours before serving, so it can come together in a snap once your guests arrive: Simply top the prebatched cocktail with champagne and serve.
Since this recipe comprises only a few ingredients, it's worth keeping quality in mind—now's the time to bust out that top-shelf gin, and squeeze those blood oranges by hand. —Josh Cohen
Ingredients
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6 ounces
gin
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6 ounces
freshly squeezed blood orange juice
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3 ounces
honey
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Chilled sparkling wine
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Curls of orange zest, for garnish (optional)
Directions
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Mix the gin, blood orange juice, and honey. This can be done a couple hours before serving. Store the prebatched mixture in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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To serve, fill a glass halfway with the prebatched mixture. Add an equal amount of sparkling wine. Garnish with a curl of orange zest, if you'd like. Enjoy!
Born and raised in Brooklyn, I’m perpetually inspired by the diversity of foods that exist in this city. I love shopping at the farmer’s market, making ingredients taste like the best versions of themselves, and rolling fresh pasta. I learned how to make fresh pasta in Italy, where I spent the first 6 months of my career as a chef. I've been cooking professionally in New York City since 2010.
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