French 75 Mocktail
Get ready to tickle your taste buds with a refreshing and elegant French 75 Mocktail! This non-alcoholic spin on the classic French cocktail combines the zesty flavors of lemon and gin-like botanicals with the bubbly magic of sparkling water. Perfect for brunches, fancy dinners, or just when you want to treat yourself without the hangover. Let’s dive into this delightful drink that’s sure to impress friends and family!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed, of course!
- 1 ounce simple syrup just mix equal parts water and sugar, heat until dissolved, and let cool
- 4 ounces tonic water or sparkling water
- A sprig of fresh rosemary or mint for garnish a little touch of fancy!
- Ice cubes
- Substitutions:
- Don’t have lemon juice? Try lime juice instead for a zesty twist!
- Out of simple syrup? Honey can work in a pinch; just dilute it a bit!
- Prefer a little flavor? Use flavored sparkling water like lemon or basil!
Instructions
- Juice It Up: Start by squeezing your fresh lemon juice into a measuring cup. You need one ounce. Got seeds? No worries, just fish them out!
- Mix It Right: In a shaker or a jar, add the lemon juice and simple syrup. Give it a good shake to mix it all up. Just picture yourself as a fancy bartender for a moment!
- Ice, Ice, Baby: Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes. It’s going to be a refreshing drink, after all!
- Pour It In: Strain the lemon and syrup mixture directly over the ice in your glass. If you don’t have a strainer, just pour carefully—it’s all good!
- Bubble Time! Top off your delicious concoction with tonic or sparkling water. Watch those bubbles dance. It’s like magic in a glass!
- Garnish Galore: Finish it off with a sprig of fresh rosemary or mint (or both!). Snap a pic for Instagram if you fancy!
- Take a Sip: Finally, grab your straw, take a sip, and revel in your creation! Feel that elegance washing over you!