French 75 Christmas cocktail

It’s great to serve something different when hosting a party or dinner. By Christmas most of us have peaked out on mulled wine. Surprise guests when they first arrive with this zingy cocktail with a touch of fizz.

Paul Squire, celebrity boutique caterer, shares his recipe for his Christmas cocktail of choice…

Ingredients:

Serves 4

60ml Gin

30ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice

30ml Sugar stock

Champagne or Sparkling wine to top

Method:

1. Mix gin, lemon juice and sugar stock together. 2. Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain equal amounts into the bottom of four flute glasses. 3. Top with chilled bubbles. It’s a delicious drink and a perfect aperit