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French 75 (cocktail)




French 75 is a Cocktail made from Champagne and Gin . It was first made, in spite of it's name, by American army officers during World War I . They named it after the French-made 75mm Cannon .


PREPARATION


The basic method is add to Ice , Gin , Lemon Juice , and Sugar Syrup in a Boston Glass . Shake and drain into Champagne Flute and top with champagne. However, if Bourbon Whiskey is substituted for the gin, it becomes a French 95, and if cognac is substituted for gin, it becomes a French 125.

French 75

1 ounces gin

1/4 ounce lemon juice

1/8 ounce simple syrup

5 ounces chilled champagne


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