French Blonde Cocktail Recipe

I love mixing up this French Blonde Cocktail ’cause the blend of gin, fresh lemon juice, and St Germain, all crowned with chilled Champagne, makes my day feel a little extra celebratory every time.

I love my French Blonde Cocktail. I think mixing a good gin with fresh lemon juice and a dash of elderflower liqueur create a balanced drink that is low in sugar and offers some antioxidants from the lemon.

I top it off with chilled Champagne which gives it a refreshing, light calorie boost.

Ingredients

Here is a breakdown of some key ingredients in the French Blonde Cocktail that gives it a unique character and flavor.

Each one brings its own twist to the drink, making it both refreshing and balanced.

• Gin: A classic spirit that gives herbal punch and smooth bitterness without carbs or fiber.
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice is sour and zingy, rich in vitamin C but low in nutrients.
• St.

  Germain: St.

  Germain adds sweet, floral notes balancing sour flavors; it provides minimal carbs, no fiber.

• Chilled Champagne: Chilled Champagne tops the cocktail with effervescent character, adding crisp contrast though not nutritional.
• Lemon Twist Garnish: Lemon twist garnish gives a zesty aroma and elegant appearance despite lacking nutrients.

Each ingredient play their role just right to make the cocktail a delightful sip every time.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1.5 oz gin
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz St. Germain (elderflower liqueur)
• Chilled Champagne or dry sparkling wine to top off
• Lemon twist for garnish (optional)

How to Make this

1. Chill your Champagne flute in the fridge before starting

2. In a cocktail shaker, add
1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.5 oz St. Germain

3. Fill the shaker with plenty of ice

4. Shake the mixture really well for about 10-15 seconds

5. Strain the mix into your chilled flute

6. Top off with your chilled Champagne or dry sparkling wine

7. Give it a gentle stir so all the flavors mix together

8. Garnish with a lemon twist if you want, and enjoy your French Blonde Cocktail

Equipment Needed

1. Champagne flute (for serving and chilling the cocktail)
2. Cocktail shaker (to mix and shake all the ingredients)
3. Measuring jigger (for accurately measuring gin, lemon juice, and St. Germain)
4. Strainer (to pour the drink into the flute without ice)
5. Bar spoon (to gently stir and mix the flavors)
6. Ice (to fill the shaker for cooling the mixture)

FAQ

• Q: What is a French Blonde Cocktail?
  A: It’s a lively cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur topped with Champagne. Its refreshing taste makes it a perfect choice for a fun evening.
• Q: Can I use a different sparkling wine instead of Champagne?
  A: Yes, you can substitute dry sparkling wine if you dont have Champagne on hand, its still delicious as long as its well chilled.
• Q: Is it okay to use bottled lemon juice?
  A: Fresh lemon juice is recommended for the best flavour, but if you’re in a pinch, a good quality bottled juice can work.
• Q: Can I replace St. Germain with another ingredient?
  A: Although St. Germain gives that unique elderflower taste, you can experiment with similar liqueurs if you wanna try something different.
• Q: How do I adjust the cocktail if i want a stronger or milder drink?
  A: You can tweak the amount of gin and sparkling wine to suit your taste. More gin makes it stronger while more sparkling wine makes it lighter.

French Blonde Cocktail Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• For the 1.5 oz gin, you can opt for vodka if you want a mellower taste or even a flavored gin to spice things up.
• If you don’t have fresh lemon juice, bottled lemon juice will do fine though it might not be as zesty.
• Instead of St. Germain, you could use an elderflower syrup or another elderflower liqueur such as The Bitter Truth if available.
• For the chilled Champagne top off, dry Prosecco or Cava works just as well for a bubbly finish.
• If you dont have a lemon twist for garnish, a slice of lemon or even an orange twist can add a fun twist to the presentation.

Pro Tips

1. Make sure you chill your Champagne flute for at least 15 minutes before you start brewing up your drink – it really helps keep the cocktail cold longer and gives it that extra special feel.
2. When you shake your mix, don’t be shy about using a lot of ice; it not only chills the ingredients fast but also dilutes the strong flavors a bit so they all blend smoother.
3. Use fresh lemon juice every time you can because bottled ones just don’t give that same tangy burst of flavor; trust me, it makes a difference in the final taste of your cocktail.
4. Be gentle when you top it off with Champagne or sparkling wine, and stir it slowly so you don’t lose too many of the bubbles, which are key to the drink’s light and fun character.