This Mexican 75 is a tequila and champagne cocktail that is a twist on the classic French 75. It makes an epic cocktail for times of celebration!
Christmas and New Year’s are right around the corner. With the end of the year also comes many reasons to celebrate. It is a time to celebrate being surrounded by the ones you love. It is a time to celebrate how fortunate we all are. It is a time to celebrate the good things to come and the good things that have happened.
No matter how tough, easy or mundane the past year may have been, all of us seem to look forward to the upcoming year with a sense of curiosity and hope. We are curious to know what lies around the corner, and hopeful that it will be a year full of health, wellness, fortune, and love. I hope your 2017 is full of all of the above, and so much more!!
If you have ever been to one of the Brazil get-togethers you know there will be two things at our party… tequila and champagne. What better to do than to make a tequila and champagne cocktail?!
What is a Mexican 75?
A “Mexican 75” is a tequila twist on the classic French 75. Instead of lemon juice and gin, you use lime juice and tequila. It is then finished off with a bit of bubbly to give you a light and refreshing cocktail with a bit of a kick.
Whether you like your cocktails sweet or a bit salty, feel free to line the rim of your drink with either sugar or salt. I like my Mexican 75s like I like my margaritas — with a bit of salt. It is really easy to coat the rim of your champagne flute. Simply take a quarter of a lime, cut a slit in it, and run it around the rim of your flute. Then you can dip your flute in either salt or sugar and it will stick!
What kind of glasses should you serve your champagne and tequila cocktail in?
This recipe is made to be served in an 8 oz. champagne flute. These are some of my favorite stemless champagne flutes
. The fact that they don’t have a stem means they are less likely to be knocked over by my not-so-coordinated self 🙂
Mexican 75 | Tequila + Champagne Cocktail
A Mexican 75 is a tequila twist on the classic French 75. Tequila, champagne and a bit of lime come together to make an epic cocktail for times of celebration!
Ingredients
- 2 oz lime juice fresh
- 4 oz tequila silver
- 4 tsp agave nectar
- Ice
- Champagne or sparkling wine
Instructions
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In a shaker, place lime juice, tequila, and agave nectar. Fill shaker halfway with ice.
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Shake ingredients for 15-20 seconds, or until chilled.
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Strain tequila mixture evenly between two 8 oz. champagne flutes.
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Fill each flute to 3/4 full with champagne or sparkling wine.
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Garnish with salt or sugar and a lime and enjoy!
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Robin says
Could you make this ahead of time then add the champagne when you pour the glasses?
London Brazil says
Hi Robin! I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why you couldn’t combine the tequila, lime, and agave ahead of time, then mix in the champagne just before serving. Let me know how it goes!
Greg Zyn says
Mexican 75 is an amazing cocktail, and I enjoy drinking it with my mates. I got to know about this drink from a close friend of mine, and ever since then, I’ve been making this drink daily. It’s great for me.
London says
Yay, Greg! So happy to hear you enjoyed the drink recipe. Thanks so much for your comment and rating 🙂
Coffee says
I found this on pinterest while looking for cocktain recipies. This was delicious!! I used repasado instead of silver tequila but it didn’t disappoint. I also added a little margarita mix to give it a little more sweetness. Great cocktail.
London says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed it. Reposado probably added a nice subtle sweetness to it. Thanks for the comment/rating!
Nicole says
What kind of champagne do you suggest?
London says
It depends on your champagne tastes… I like a drier champagne and tend to go for Mumm Napa Brut (or any other brut.) If you like your drinks a bit sweeter, “Cuvee” champagnes (or sparkling wines) and most Proseccos will work great! I would use a decent champagne (try not to go under $10/bottle) since it does make up the majority of the drink!! Hope you enjoy it!!
Renee says
Love this . Tequila … Champagne !! Oh my.
Karly says
As a true margarita gal, I am so thankful for this recipe in a time of champagne. This is exactly how I’d like to start the new year!
London says
I couldn’t agree with you more, Karly!! Champagne + Margarita = an Awesome New Year!! 🙂