French 75

"French 75 is a cocktail made from gin, Champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. It is also called a 75 Cocktail, or in French simply a Soixante Quinze (Seventy Five).

The drink dates to World War I, and an early form was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris. The combination was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun.

The recipe of the French 75 is very similar to one of the popular drinks Tom Collins, with the Champagne replacing carbonated water." 

FRENCH 75

1 lemon

1 1/2 ounces gin

3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup

ice cubes

2 ounces Champagne

lemon twist for garnish

Shake together gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice.

Strain into Champagne flute and top with Champagne.

Garnish drink with lemon twist.

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