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    Apple French 75 Gin Cocktail

    Published: Sep 7, 2021 · Updated: Oct 24, 2021 by Katy McAvoy

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    Refreshing and classic, the French 75 cocktail has been around for more than 100 years. Which means it’s time to change it up! This Apple French 75 skips the apple cider, instead getting its  fall flavor from apple cinnamon infused gin. 

    Any French 75 should be served super cold. Traditional recipes shake everything but the prosecco in a cocktail shaker full of ice, then double strain before adding the bubbly. But I’m lazy and prefer to skip that step.

    Keep your juice and syrup in the refrigerator, and you can make this Apple French 75 right in the glass. (You can even take the extra step of keeping your gin in your freezer, if you want.) 

    This also keeps any water from being added to your drink via the ice, so you may want to add an extra splash of prosecco. I’ve upped the amount in this recipe by 1 oz over the traditional French 75 recipe for that reason. 

    Apple French 75

    What You Need

    • Brown sugar simple syrup 
    • Apple cinnamon infused gin
    • A lemon
    • Prosecco or Brut Champagne 
    Ingredients to make this cocktail
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    How to Make an Apple French 75

    Chill the lemon juice and simple syrup. I usually prep both of these in the morning and then pop them in the fridge so they’re ready for evening cocktails. 

    Pour chilled lemon juice, simple syrup, and the gin into a champagne flute or coupe glass.  

    Pouring lemon juice into a champagne flute
    Lemon juice
    Pouring brown sugar syrup into a champagne flute
    Brown sugar syrup

    Top with chilled prosecco. 

    Pouring apple cinnamon infused gin into a champagne flute
    Apple cinnamon gin
    Pouring prosecco into a champagne flute
    Prosecco

    Garnish with an apple wedge or curl of apple peel. 

    Enjoy!

    Tips on Apple French 75

    Can I use bottled lemon juice? 

    Fresh juice is important in this recipe. It’s one of only 4 ingredients, so take a minute to squeeze a fresh lemon. Be sure to roll your lemon on the counter while applying pressure with your palm before slicing into it. This will get the most juice possible out of your lemon. 

    How do you make Apple Cinnamon Infused Gin? 

    Core and slice an apple. Place it in a mason jar. Add a cinnamon stick. Fill the jar with a neutral gin like Beefeater or Aviation. Put a lid on it and let it sit for 5-7 days. (Yes, really!), but REMOVE the cinnamon stick after day 2. Check out my full instructions on creating apple cinnamon gin over on this DIY Liquor Infusions post. 

    What kind of sparkling wine should I use? 

    This cocktail needs a dry sparkling wine - any type of brut Champagne, dry cava or prosecco would be delicious. Make sure it’s well chilled before using it in your drink. Skip the moscato for this one. It’s too sweet. 

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    This Apple French 75 skips the apple cider, instead getting its  fall flavor from apple cinnamon infused gin. 

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Stir
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
    • 0.75 oz brown sugar simple syrup
    • 1 oz apple cinnamon infused gin
    • 4 oz chilled prosecco

    Instructions

    Chill the lemon juice and simple syrup. 

    Pour the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a champagne flute or coupe glass.  

    Top with chilled prosecco. 

    Garnish with an apple wedge or curl of apple peel. 

    Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Be sure all of your ingredients are well chilled before assembling your cocktail. 

    Keywords: apple drinks, french 75, fall drinks, champagne cocktails, infused gin, apple cinnamon

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. Nichole

      October 22, 2021 at 11:53 pm

      Just made these tonight after letting the gin infuse for a week. SO GOOD! It tastes just like sparkling spiced apple cider. French 75's are my favorite cocktail, but this might take the throne, for fall at least.

      ★★★★★

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      • Katy McAvoy

        October 25, 2021 at 2:28 pm

        So glad you liked them, Nichole!! 🙂

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