French 125
A French 75 made with cognac. Richer and rounder.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Cognac
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml cognac into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
About the French 125
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
French 125 FAQ
What's in a French 125?
30 ml cognac, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a French 125?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a French 125?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a French 125 in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
