Meyer Lemon-Cucumber French 75 Recipe
Feb 27, 2014 | 12:11 pm
Meyer Lemon-Cucumber French 75 Recipe
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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.
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1
Servings
266
Calories Per Serving
Deliver Ingredients
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
Sugar
6g
N/A
Protein
0.2g
0.5%
Carbs
10g
3%
Vitamin A
0.4µg
N/A
Vitamin C
11mg
19%
Vitamin K
2µg
2%
Calcium
20mg
2%
Fiber
0.1g
0.5%
Folate (food)
7µg
N/A
Folate equivalent (total)
7µg
2%
Iron
0.4mg
2%
Magnesium
15mg
4%
Niacin (B3)
0.2mg
0.8%
Phosphorus
25mg
4%
Potassium
136mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.1mg
6.4%
Sodium
8mg
N/A
Sugars, added
4g
N/A
Zinc
0.3mg
1.8%