Toast the New Year (or any old evening) with a bubbly, fruity pitcher of joy—a.k.a. the Strawberry French 75—courtesy of Julie Reiner’s recipe. Cheers!
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 9 whole strawberries
- 5 ounces simple syrup
- 5 ounces lemon juice
- 10 ounces gin
- 1 bottle brut champagne
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 long strips lemon peel
Instructions
- In a blender, whirl strawberries and simple syrup to a purée. Strain into a serving pitcher.
- To the pitcher, add lemon juice, gin, and half the Champagne. Stir in the sliced strawberries (to help settle the foam before pouring the rest). Twist lemon peels over the cocktail to release their oils, then drop into the pitcher. Pour in remaining Champagne and stir. Add more ice to chill, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 460 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 31 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg |
Reviews
This was so refreshing, so sophisticated without being snobby, and easy to make!! My friends were impressed, and I made several batches!! Try it!!