About The French 75
The French 75 or just the 75 Cocktail if you’re from France, is an early 20th century cocktail created at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. The recipe is simple but remains crisp and flavorful. The cocktail was named after a French 75 Field Artillery due to the cocktail having a strong kick of flavor; like the kick of the artillery. This cocktail has been featured in various John Wayne films and others, such as Casablanca.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Gin
2 oz. Champagne
½ oz. Lemon Juice
2 Dashes of Simple Syrup
Cocktail Profile
Rating: 4 Stars
Served: Neat
Strength: Strong
Difficulty: Simple
Flavor: Spirit Forward
Method:
Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne glass. Top up with Champagne. Stir gently.
