The husband and I have come to like a new cocktail that is literally celebrating its 100th anniversary. A French 75 is made from gin, Champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. A splash of St. Germain (and elderflower liquor) is quite nice too and adds additional citrus like flavor.
The drink was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris—later Harry's New York Bar—by barman Harry MacElhone. The combination was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun, also called a "75 Cocktail", or "Soixante Quinze" in French.
The ingrediants:
- 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) gin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne, chilled
In cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add ice
and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled Champagne
flute and top with sparkling wine.
Be assured that a couple of these and you will feel most relaxed. :)
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