We Woke Up and Chose Elegance - French 75 - Our Cocktail of the Day - June 14, 2025

Visiting the very elegant Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. A monument to the Guilded Age for sure. But also an example of beautiful design and style that you don’t see very often today.

From the soaring lobby ceilings, to the beautifully designed bar and dining room, to the incredible Deco designed men’s room that is a story all its own. The Hermitage is breathtaking at every turn.

This we wanted a cocktail from the bar to enjoy in the lobby. The bartender poured us two impeccably crafted French 75’s which we carried to the lobby to enjoy in regal style.

The light, citrus, notes of this elegant standard blend together to provide a refreshing, well balanced, beverage. Served in a coupe, sipped patiently, the French 75 should be considered whenever you want to impress.

Ingredients

• Ice

• 1 ounce gin

• ½ ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

• ½ ounce Simple Syrup

• 3 ounces Champagne or Prosecco

• Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

• In a cocktail shaker with ice, pour the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

• Shake until chilled

• Strain into a Champagne flute or coupe glass.

• Top with the Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.