The French 75 cocktail was originally created at the New York Bar in Paris in 1915. The combination of gin, lemon juice, Champagne, and sugar was said to have a kick like a French 75mm field gin. Serve with straws.
Ingredients
- 2 fluids ounces lemon juice
- 2 fluids ounces gin
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 fluids ounces chilled Champagne
- 1 lemon or orange slice for garnish
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
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1
Combine lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup in a Collins glass. Add ice cubes, fill with Champagne, and stir.
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Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange and a maraschino cherry.
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