French 79th

Name: French 79th
Prep time: 2 d
Cook time: 2 d
Total time: 2 d
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 14 grams elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain); 28 grams grapefruit-infused gin; 750 mLs good gin; 1 serving Garnish: grapefruit twist; 1 serving Ice; 3 dashes rhubarb bitters; 85 grams sparkling wine

French 79th

You can never have too many beverage recipes, so give French 79th If you have elderflower liqueur, grapefruit-infused gin, ice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 48 hours. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly diet. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

For the Grapefruit-Infused Gin: Zest two grapefruits using a vegetable peeler or paring knife (taking care to avoid the bitter white pith) and insert into bottle of good-quality gin. Seal and let the mixture sit for 24 to 48 hours, then strain and bottle.

Ingredients you will need

Grapefruit

Vegetable

Gin

Equipment you will use

Peeler

Knife

For the Cocktail

Ingredients you will need

Cocktail

Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes add the gin, elderflower liqueur, and rhubarb bitters. Shake vigorously.

Ingredients you will need

Elderflower Liqueur

Ice Cubes

Cocktail

Bitters

Rhubarb

Shake

Gin

Strain gin, elderflower liqueur and bitters into a champagne flute and top off with a float of sparkling wine.

Ingredients you will need

Elderflower Liqueur

Champagne

Bitters

Gin

Garnish with grapefruit twist.

Ingredients you will need

Grapefruit

Equipment

Peeler

Knife

Ingredients

Servings:

14grams

elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)28grams

grapefruit-infused gin 750mLs

good gin 1serving

Garnish: grapefruit twist 1serving

Ice 3dashes

rhubarb bitters 85grams

sparkling wine

Recommended wine: Bordeaux, Champagne, White Burgundy

French works really well with Bordeaux, Champagne, and White Burgundy. French wine is just as diverse as French food, but you rarely go wrong with champagne. If your meal calls for a white wine, you might also try a white burgundy. For a red, try a red bordeaux blend. The Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Blanc with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 14 dollars per bottle.