French 75 Drink

About the French 75 with lime The French 75mm field cannon used in WWI.

French 75 drink. The French 75 is the answer any time a bubbly cocktail is in order. French 75 is a cocktail made from gin Champagne lemon juice and sugar. Lemon juice simple syrup and vodka or gin mixed up and poured into a champagne flute.

And sure the champagne even if its cheap. This drink recipe is classy and perfect for celebrations of all kinds. The beauty of this drink is in its simplicity and bright citrus taste.

I mean Ill drink a gin martini but I prefer an ice cold vodka martini extra dirty. Like many classic drinks the French 75s origin is mired in mystery and debate. Overview of the French 75.

Top with a little champagne leave to settle as it will bubble up then fill up with more champagne. Vodka is always my preference over gin. The original French 75 is made with gin while the French 76 is made with vodka.

The fundamental recipe is the same. Consisting of gin fresh lemon juice sugar and Champagne the drink is a lot friendlier than the name implies. The French 75 is named for the fast-firing 75 millimeter field gun that was utilized by the French during World War One.

Where it was invented we cant say but it shows up in the book H. According to the legend Harry MacElhone thought that living life in the mad swirl of World War I merited a hybrid between a Champagne cocktail and a gin cocktail. Germain and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.