Amaretto French 75

ABOUT
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For this twist on the classic French 75, swapping out simple syrup for
amaretto lends a "lush toasty note," says Ryan Ward, the beverage
director at Momofuku CCDC in Washington, D.C. He prefers Nikka Coffey
gin, which has lots of citrus and green pepper botanicals from sansho
peppers, a relative of the Szechuan peppercorn. "Amaretto isn't just
almond; it has notes of vanilla, citrus and some baking spice."

This recipe originally appeared as part of "What the #$@! Do I Do with
This? Amaretto: What It Is and How to Use It."

INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 oz  Nikka Coffey gin
  1/2 oz  Amaretto
  3/4 oz  Fresh lemon juice
    2 oz  Brut sparkling wine, chilled

 Garnish  Lemon curl

   Glass  Coupe

DIRECTIONS
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Add all ingredients except the sparkling wine into a shaker with ice
and shake until well-chilled.

Strain into a coupe glass.

Top with the sparkling wine.

Garnish with a lemon curl.

PROFILE
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Flavors       : [Bubbly] [Fruity/Citrus-forward]
Base Spirit   : [Gin]
Cocktail Type : [Classics]
Served        : [Neat/Up]
Preparation   : [Shaken]
Strength      : [Medium]
Difficulty    : [Medium]
Hours         : [Afternoon] [Evening]
Brands        : [Nikka]