Have you ever heard of a French 75? It is a Champagne cocktail that according to Difford’s Guide, the French 75 cocktail is named after the French army’s weapon of choice during World War I: the French 75-millimeter light field gun.
The outlet reports that over 20,000 guns of its kind were made and fired during the war, along with 200 million shells.
Another report says the drink dates to World War I, and an early form was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris—later Harry’s New York Bar—by barman Harry MacElhone.
Whatever the history, this cocktail is certainly worth a try.
When you are looking for a simple, yet stunning, cocktail try this classic one. Serve it at the beginning of your next dinner party, or with appetizers on the patio, or when friends drop by for a drink. It is versatile and classy at the same time.
For an authentic look, serve it in a traditional coupe glass. For a classic twist, use a Champagne flute. On the patio, use your favorite wine glass.
Since we want to make sure this cocktail is as tasty as it can be, we are particular about our ingredients. The lemon juice must be fresh. Even though Meyer lemons are our favorites for many things, they aren’t quite tart enough for this recipe.
Use Good Quality Gin and Good Champagne
Since Champagne is a favorite drink of ours, we always have quality bubbles in the house. Your Champagne does not have to expensive. However, it does need to taste good all by itself.
Make sure your Champagne and simple syrup are cold. We like to add the ingredients to the cocktail shaker and put in the refrigerator for a few minutes before shaking.
If all of your ingredients have been in the fridge then serve away.
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