French 75: The WWI Cocktail That Hits Like a Cannon

gin

🥗Healthier: vodka

💰Cheaper: well gin

Vodka provides a neutral flavor while being less expensive.

champagne

🥗Healthier: sparkling wine

💰Cheaper: prosecco

Sparkling wine offers similar bubbles at a lower price.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener and often less expensive.

Introduce the history of the French 75 cocktail.

Explain the origins of the name and its early variations.

Gather ingredients: Beefeater gin, layered bonded apple brandy, real grenadine, and lemon juice.

Measure 1 oz of Beefeater gin and pour it into a glass.

Measure 1 oz of layered bonded apple brandy and add it to the glass.

Measure 1 oz of real grenadine and add it to the glass.

Measure 1/4 oz of lemon juice and add it to the glass.

Stir the ingredients in the glass to combine them.

Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass or pour into a metal cup if desired.

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