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Meyer Lemon-Cucumber French 75 Recipe

February 27, 2014

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Named after a piece of French heavy artillery used in WWI, this updated version uses the sweeter juice of the Meyer lemon next to the gentle greenness of fresh cucumber. I like to use Hendrick’s gin for this one to compliment the cucumber.

Servings

266

Calories Per Serving

Ingredients

2 Ounces gin
1 Ounce Meyer lemon juice
1 bar spoonful of simple syrup
4 Ounces champagne
1 slice of cucumber
Lemon twist for garnish

Directions

In the bottom a mixing glass, gently muddle the cucumber, careful to keep it mostly intact. Add gin, Meyer lemon juice, simple syrup and ice. and Stir until chilled. Strain through a fine mesh tea strainer into a coupe glass, and top with champagne. Garnish with lemon twist.

Nutritional Facts

Servings1

Calories Per Serving266

Sugar6gN/A

Protein0.2g0.5%

Carbs10g3%

Vitamin A0.4µgN/A

Vitamin C11mg19%

Vitamin K2µg2%

Calcium20mg2%

Fiber0.1g0.5%

Folate (food)7µgN/A

Folate equivalent (total)7µg2%

Iron0.4mg2%

Magnesium15mg4%

Niacin (B3)0.2mg0.8%

Phosphorus25mg4%

Potassium136mg4%

Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg6.4%

Sodium8mgN/A

Sugars, added4gN/A

Zinc0.3mg1.8%