Spiced Honey 75 Cocktail
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It’s bubbly. It’s sweet. It’s fruity. It’s French. There’s so much about this classic cocktail that makes it perfect for the holidays.
With this recipe from @thesugarandsaltco, the French 75 is getting a sweet twist. Instead of simple syrup made with sugar, use honey and add fresh ginger and cinnamon sticks for a festive flair.
Why 75?
The French 75 is named after the French 75mm field gun used in World War I. It is said that the powerful kick it delivers feels like being shelled.
Over the years, the recipe has taken on several variations.
If gin isn’t your thing:
A "French 125" replaces gin for cognac
A "French 95" incorporates bourbon
A “Mexican 75” uses tequila and lime
A “Smoky 75” uses mezcal and lime juice
Try this version of the French 75 this holiday!
INGREDIENTS
For the Spiced Honey Syrup:½ cup honey
¼ cup fresh ginger, sliced or roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2-3 cinnamon sticks
¼ cup water
Simmer all the ingredients over medium heat (not a boil) until the honey is incorporated.
Remove from the heat, strain, and cool.
For the cocktail:
Honey and coarse sugar to rim the glass
3 ounces gin
3 ounces Spiced Honey Syrup
4 ounces prosecco
Twist of lemon
DIRECTIONS
1. Dip the rims of two champagne flutes or cocktail glasses into honey.2. Dip into coarse sugar.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
4. Pour the gin and spiced honey syrup into a cocktail shaker and shake to combine.
5. Strain into the glasses.
6. Top with Prosecco.
7. Add a twist of lemon.
8. Cheers to the New Year!
