A refreshing French 40 cocktail served in a glass with a lemon wheel garnish.

French 40

Citrusy
Herbal

The French 40 is a sophisticated cocktail featuring gin and amaro, topped with sparkling wine for a refreshing finish. A blend of citrus and herbal notes, perfect for celebrations or elegant gatherings.

Time to make
5 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Strength
Medium

Ingredients

1 serving
  • Amaro Montenegro0.75 oz
  • Brut champagne/sparkling wine2.50 oz
  • Rich Simple (2:1) syrup0.33 oz
  • Lemon Juice0.50 oz
  • London dry gin1.00 oz

Equipement

Serving details

  • GlasswareHighball
  • GarnishLemon wheel slice
  • IceRegularCubes
  • TemperatureChilled

How to make it

  • Shake gin, amaro, lemon juice, and sugar syrup with ice.
  • Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with brut champagne or sparkling wine.

Other details

  • CaloriesBetween_200_and_250
  • Alcohol volume12.79%
  • Not suitable for

Reviews

4.5
(120)