St. Clement's 75 Cocktail Recipe
St. Clement's 75 Cocktail Recipe

St. Clement’s 75

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Cocktail History

The St. Clement’s 75 is a Christmas cocktail that was created by Emma Stokes and was first published in her book Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail: 80 Cheerful Tipples to Warm Up Winter. This festive twist on the classic French 75 retains the original’s base of sparkling wine, gin, and lemon juice but introduces a creative seasonal flourish. The star ingredient is a homemade spiced orange syrup, which brings warmth and depth to the drink’s citrusy profile. Its name, a charming nod to the English nursery rhyme Oranges & Lemons,” evokes the festive cheer of winter holidays while pairing nostalgic flavors with elegant presentation.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Sparkling Wine: This is a type of wine made with white or red grapes and infused with carbon dioxide. I used Villa Bellezza Winery Brillante.

Gin: This is a spirit made with juniper berries, botanicals, alcohol, and water. I used Durham Distillery Conniption American Dry Gin.

Lemon Juice: This is the tart, acidic liquid extracted from lemons. I used fresh lemon juice.

Spiced Orange Syrup: This is a sweetener made with orange juice, ginger, whole cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, vanilla pods, white sugar, and water. I used this sous vide recipe.

Star Anise: This is a star-shaped spice derived from the fruit of an evergreen tree. I used Frontier Co-op Star Anise.

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface to catch spills, provide grip for glasses and tools, and keep the workspace clean and organized. I used the Highball & Chaser 18×12 Bar Mat.

Jigger: This is a small, double-sided measuring tool that’s used to accurately portion spirits and mixers, typically with one side measuring 1 oz and the other 1.5 or 2 oz. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker consisting of a metal tin and a glass or metal mixing glass that’s used for shaking and blending ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is a metal strainer with a spring around its edge that’s used to filter out ice and solids when pouring the cocktail into a glass. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

Paring Knife: This is a small, sharp kitchen knife with a narrow blade that’s used for peeling, trimming, and garnishing. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.

Juicer: This is a handheld tool that’s used to extract juice from fruits by pressing or twisting it against a reamer or cone. I used the Black+Decker 32 oz Electric Citrus Juicer.

Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed, shallow, wide-bowled glass that’s designed to enhance aroma and presentation. I used a thrifted coupe glass.

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St. Clement's 75 Cocktail Recipe

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

Appearance: Faint yellow color

• Aroma: Anise and wine

• Taste: Citrus and bubbly wine flavor that explodes into the syrup’s orange and baking spices

• Finish: Gin botanicals and more tart citrus and grape

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: “It’s hard not to enjoy a French 75 because its flavors are fairly inoffensive. If you’re wanting a similar bubbly drink with added complexity and holiday flair, this is it! The St. Clement’s 75 was surprisingly unique and has an explosion of flavors that take this template to new heights. One sip, and you’ll likely never want a classic French 75 again.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail: 80 Cheerful Tipples to Warm Up Winter by Emma Stokes.

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St. Clement’s 75

The St. Clement's 75 is a Christmas cocktail that was created by Emma Stokes and was first published in her book Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail: 80 Cheerful Tipples to Warm Up Winter. It's a simple holiday-inspired variation of the French 75 that's made with the classic's sparkling wine, gin, and lemon template. However, its special ingredient is a homemade spiced orange syrup, which is where the drink's name comes from. It's a nod to the English nursery rhyme "Oranges & Lemons."

Prep Time 3 mins Assembly Time 2 mins Total Time 5 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Calories: 235 Best Season: Christmas

Ingredients

Method

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, spiced orange syrup, and cubed ice to a shaker.

  2. Shake for 10-20 seconds.

  3. Strain into a cocktail glass.

  4. Top with sparkling wine.

  5. Garnish with star anise.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I make this cocktail recipe non-alcoholic?

Use Gruvi Non-Alcoholic Prosecco in place of the sparkling wine and MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin in place of the gin to try a mocktail version of this drink.

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Kendall is the creator of Novel Nightcaps, a mixology blog chronicling recipes she tries from her cocktail book collection.