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The French 75 is a classic cocktail that starts with gin and ends with a splash of champagne. Once you know how to make a French 75, you'll be able to impress your guests with this delicious, French-inspired drink.
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Traditional New Orleans French 75
Bartender Chris McMillan, from the New Orleans Ritz Carlton Library Lounge demonstrates the proper way mix a classic French 75. The French 75 is popular in New Orleans and is a favorite at Sunday Brunch.
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Introduction
According to legend, the French 75 originated in the World War I battlefields of France. The cocktail was named for the 75-millimeter M1897; a small, rapid-fire gun used by the French field artillery. It was said that the cocktail packed as much punch as the gun, hence the name, "French 75".There is some debate as to whether the original cocktail used gin or cognac. We'll use gin, as it is more common in modern recipes.
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Ingredients and Equipment
- 1 1/2 oz. gin
- 1 oz. simple syrup or 1 tsp. sugar
- 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
- Crushed ice
- Cocktail shaker
- Chilled champagne flute
- Curled lemon peel garnish (optional)
Put It Together
- Fill the cocktail shaker about halfway with crushed ice.
- Add the gin and simple syrup or sugar.
- Strain the lemon juice (to avoid seeds and pulp) and add it to the shaker.
Shake and Serve
- Shake well.
- Strain the liquid into the flute.
- Fill the flute to the rim with champagne.
- If you like, garnish with a curled lemon peel.
- Enjoy!
Variations
There are several variations on this recipe. The proportions of gin, sugar, and lemon juice may be adjusted to taste. Instead of lemon peel, try adding an orange slices or maraschino cherries as garnish.Resources Powered by Google
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French 75 - Drink Recipe – How to Make the Perfect French 75 - Esquire
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Video on Epicurious.com: How to Make a French 75
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