Embrace the festive season with a French 75, the perfect holiday cocktail

The long-awaited festive season is in full swing. There are parties to attend, feasts to savour, gifts to give, and friends to toast. ‘Tis the season for a festive tipple, but if you’re hosting, it can be hard to know what cocktail will be simple to make, yet a real crowd-pleaser. 

Hendrick’s Gin is always a favourite, infused with rose and cucumber. And not only does a bottle make a great gift this season, it’s also a must-have for your cocktail cabinet, allowing you to whip up a Hendrick’s French 75 – a delectable, refreshing drink with a hint of fizz.

Known simply as the Soixante-Quinze in France, Hendrick’s French 75 is an exquisite and decadent blend of Hendrick’s Gin accompanied by a delicious dash of lemon juice, a touch of syrup and topped with champagne and lemon to garnish, the star of any holiday hosting occasion.

Hendrick’s French 75

To make this delicious cocktail for yourself, simply read on, or watch this video to see how it’s done!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
• 1/2-part simple syrup
• 1/2-part lemon juice
• Top with champagne
• Lemon twist to garnish

Method

1. Add Hendrick’s, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice
2. Shake well and strain into a chilled flute
3. Top with champagne and garnish and enjoy!

Hendrick’s is a deliciously super premium gin, made with several unusual twists. To deliver a most curious and delightfully unique flavour, Hendrick’s combines a distinct blend of eleven botanicals, as well as the signature infusions of cucumber and rose petals, producing a wonderfully refreshing gin with a delightfully unique aroma. For further information, visit hendricksgin.com. Please drink Hendrick’s Gin responsibly.