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French 75

Fun Fact ๐Ÿ’ก

It was named after the powerful French 75-millimeter field gun used in WWI, because the cocktail delivers a surprisingly potent kick.

Base: Gin
Complexity: Medium
Flavor: Sour
Season: All
Ingredients ๐Ÿ‹
  • 1 oz (30 mL) Gin
  • 0.5 oz (15 mL) Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz (15 mL) Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Champagne
  • Ice for Shaking
Instructions ๐Ÿ“œ
  1. 1

    Combine gin, lemon, and syrup in a shaker.

  2. 2

    Add ice and shake vigorously.

  3. 3

    Strain into a flute.

  4. 4

    Top with Champagne.