French 75 Cocktail
This cocktail doesn’t need much of an introduction but it is always nice to know a little background on a classic cocktail. A form of this drink dates all the way back to 1915 and the name comes from the French 75-millimeter field gun used in World War I. If you aren’t a gin drinker, you will be after this cocktail. The gin, lemon, and Champagne all complement each other very well, making for a crisp, refreshing drink.
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Classic French 75
This classic gin cocktail has been around for over a century and after your first sip, you will understand why! The combination of gin, lemon juice, and Champagne is dangerous...
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup (see notes)
- 2-3 ounces Champagne
- 1 lemon peel
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice in a shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Strain into a flute and top with Champagne. Garnish with a lemon peel.
- Repeat.
Notes:
Simple Syrup- To make simple syrup at home you just combine equal parts sugar and water on the stovetop in a saucepan until all sugar has dissolved and it becomes a syrup-like consistency.
