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How to make FRENCH 75 cocktail by Mr.Tolmach

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French 75

Cultural Context

The French 75 cocktail originated in France during World War I and is named after the 75mm field gun used by the French army. This refreshing drink combines gin, lemon juice, and champagne, embodying a spirit of celebration and resilience. Today, it remains a popular choice in bars and at celebrations worldwide, often enjoyed for its effervescence and bright flavors.

FrenchFRdrink
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
crushed ice
absinthe
sugar syrup
20 mils sugar syrup
lemon juice
30 mils lemon juice
gin
35-40 mils gin
sparkling wine
lemon peel
cherry
absinthe spray

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.

1

Chill a fluté glass with crushed ice.

2

Add some absinthe to the crushed ice for flavor.

3

Measure and add 20 mils of sugar syrup to a mixing glass.

4

Measure and add 30 mils of lemon juice to the mixing glass.

5

Measure and add 35 to almost 40 mils of gin to the mixing glass.

6

Stir the mixture gently to chill and dilute it.

7

Pour the mixture into the chilled fluté glass.

8

Top off the glass with sparkling wine.

9

Garnish with a lemon peel.

10

Add a cherry on top.

11

Spray a bit more absinthe over the cocktail.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

fluté glassmixing glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

75French 75 Cocktail75 Cocktail
Local Name: French 75

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