This French.45 cocktail is an elegant cocktail that is light and bubbly, making it the perfect way to unwind and relax with friends!
So you may have heard of the French 75 already but not it’s relatively lesser-known French 75. The main difference between the two classics is that the French 75 is made with cognac or gin and the French .45 is made with brandy.
When it comes to cocktails the French 75 is a well-known classic, but the less known and more delicious in my opinion is the French .45. The French .45 is made with brandy instead of gin or cognac like the French 75 cocktail.
We are always looking for something new and tasty to try on a Friday night. When we get the kids to bed and this easy cocktail recipe is a great way to unwind! Don’t forget that the quality of your ingredients will show through in the taste of the finished product!
How to make A French .45?
You are able to make a pitcher of the first three ingredients ahead of time then do it. When it’s your cocktail time just grab your chilled mixture, and a bottle of champagne and you’re in business. Garnish with Lemon twists and everyone will love it.
How to change a French 75 to a French.45?
You are sure to love every sip of either one of these delicious cocktail choices but if you find yourself without cognac in the cupboard or find that you are not a huge gin fan, this French .45 cocktail recipe is always a winner.
As a bonus, a decent brandy tends to lower on the price scale than your average cognac. This makes the French .45 the much more desirable cocktail, at least in our humble opinion!
French.45 Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 shot brandy
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp simple syrup
- 1 cup Champagne
- Garnish with Lemon twists
Instructions
- Add brandy, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker half full of ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled champagne flute glass.
- Top slowly with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!
French.45 Cocktail is one of my favorite drinks, so I thank you for sharing its recipe here. I am going to follow this recipe from start to finish, and I hope I can make the perfect French.45. That would be great!