French 75 Cocktail

Now that we are moving into Spring I am switching up my happy hour cocktail from the Manhattan to the classic French 75. It is one of my favorite drinks that is very easy to make but shockingly it is hard to find it made well when you go out. I had the BEST French 75 in Cabo at the One and Only Palmilla Resort-perfect combination of sweet and tart. I am not a huge gin fan but this drink calls for it. The gin goes so well with the champagne and lemon. And while we are on specifics you must use champagne or sparkling wine, NOT Prosecco! It is too sweet! Honestly Prosecco should be be outlawed, lol. If you are a true “champagne” drinker you cannot drink the “fake” stuff. So, when you are out and ask for a French 75 be sure and confirm that they are using champagne or sparkling wine Brut.