Color Me Styled - Lemongrass French 75s

After a couple of French 75s I thought the Picture was in focus...

This little drink packs quite the punch but it is so delicious that you don't realize what you're doing to yourself! My advice... make them at home on a Sunday. They're perfect for a brunch or for a Red Carpet party!

Lemongrass French 75

Ingredients

Lemongrass Simple Syrup

 - Lemongrass stalks (3-4)

 - 1 cup sugar

 - 1 cup water

The Drink

 - 1 oz Gin (I highly recommend Hendrick's)

 - 1 oz Lemongrass Simple Syrup

 - Ice

 - Champagne

Process

Lemongrass Simple Syrup

Cut the lemongrass into 1 inch pieces and bruise them with the side of your knife (like smashing garlic). If you haven't worked with lemongrass before you're in for a treat... it smells wonderful. 

Combine the lemongrass pieces, sugar and water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then simmer over low heat until it is a syrup consistency. 

The Drink

Put a handfull of ice in a drink shaker and measure and pour in gin and syrup. Shake quickly then pour into a glass and top with champagne.

Cheers!