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According to Ted Haigh (aka Dr. Cocktail), the French 75 is one of two cocktails named after the French 75-mm field gun, which was commonly used in World War I. “One barman in 1947,” reports Haigh, “called it a Tom Collins with champagne instead of club soda. Vive la difference!” Here’s Haigh’s version of the recipe, from his wonderful book, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails.
The combination of gin, lemon juice, and Champagne brings out the best in each: it’s tart, refreshing, herbal, and effervescent.
March 2011
How to Craft the Perfect French 75 Cocktail for Any Celebration
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2 ounces gin
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1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 teaspoons sugar
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Champagne or sparkling wine
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Garnish: long thin lemon spiral and cocktail cherry
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Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute.
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Top with Champagne. Stir gently, garnish with a long, thin lemon spiral and a cocktail cherry.
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Special equipment
Cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer
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