French 75 Punch

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This French 75 Punch is my favorite classic cocktail made for a crowd. Gin, fresh lemon, a splash of elderflower and plenty of chilled Champagne, all poured over a pretty ice ring. It’s bright, bubbly, a little floral and ready in 5 minutes. Perfect for holiday parties, New Year’s Eve, showers and brunch!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: French

Servings: servings

Author: Eden

Cost: $20

Ingredients

8 ounces gin
8 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 ounces simple syrup
4 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain
5 cups Champagne or other dry sparkling white wine chilled (about two 750 ml bottles)
8 lemon wheels

Instructions

Make the ice ring the day before. Fill a Bundt pan or ring mold with water and a few lemon slices, then freeze overnight.
In a large punch bowl, stir together 8 ounces (1 cup) gin, 8 ounces (1 cup) lemon juice, 4 ounces (1/2 cup) simple syrup and 4 ounces (1/2 cup) elderflower liqueur.
Gently slide the ice ring into the punch bowl.
Right before serving, slowly pour in 5 cups chilled Champagne and give it one gentle stir.
Float the lemon wheels on top and ladle into coupes or Champagne flutes. Cheers!

Notes

Make ahead: Mix the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and elderflower liqueur up to 24 hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge. Add the Champagne right before serving so it stays bubbly.
Chill everything: Cold ingredients help your ice ring last longer.
Adjust to taste: Add a splash more simple syrup if you like it sweeter, or more lemon if you like it tart.
Pretty swap: Use rosé Champagne for a pink punch.
Mocktail: Use a zero-proof gin and sparkling grape juice or sparkling water.

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