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French 75
This elegant drink is a bonafide classic; invented at one of the bastions of cocktail creation; Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, this indulgent cocktail is an extravagant twist on the classic Tom Collins.
This subtle but sumptuous cocktail oozes simplicity and style and is perfect all year round at any time of day or occasion.
Ingredients
35ml Gin
25ml lemon juice
10ml sugar syrup
Splash of champagne or sparkling wine
Garnished with a lemon twist.
Times:
Prep: 2 Minutes
Make: 30 Seconds
Total: 2 Minutes and 30 Seconds
Calories:
141 calories
Allergens:
No common allergens to be found, although, since every body is different, we advise you check out this recipe's ingredients list just to be sure!
Servings:
Serves 1
Method
In a shaker or Boston glass, combine the gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup.
Fill the shaker with cubed ice, seal and shake vigorously for 10 – 12 seconds.
Double strain into a chilled champagne flute, top with sparkling wine, and garnish with a twist of lemon.
Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
Shaker
Jigger/measure
Hawthorne strainer
Fine Strainer
Ice
History
Starting as its predecessor does, with a simple sour made of gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup, where the Tom Collins would use a splash of soda, the French 75 is topped luxuriously with a healthy glug of champagne (though any sparkling wine of your choice would work just as well).
