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Rosemary-Ginger French 75

Rosemary and ginger infuse honey into a fragrant syrup that meets bright lemon and crisp gin, then lifts into Champagne's sparkling bubbles for a cocktail that tastes herbaceous, lightly sweet, and refreshingly effervescent.

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Rosemary-Ginger French 75
Total
30 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
1

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
175
Carbs
10g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
8g
Sodium
2mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 5 slices fresh ginger (1/4-inch)
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Rosemary-Ginger Honey Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Champagne or prosecco

Instructions

  1. To prepare Rosemary-Ginger Honey Simple Syrup: Combine water, honey, rosemary and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and simmer until reduced by about half, 15 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
  2. To prepare cocktail: Half-fill a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight-fitting lid with ice. Add gin, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons Rosemary-Ginger Honey Simple Syrup; shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a Champagne flute or coupe. Top with Champagne (or prosecco). Garnish with lemon twist and/or rosemary, if desired.