Receta Ring in the New Year with a French 75!

by Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner

Even though it may sound like a dainty little drink, this potent marriage of gin and bubbly is name after a giant gun ~ the French 75mm gun  ~ used in the First World War.  Evidently the cocktail was rumored to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful field gun right in the gut.   The Canon de 75 modèle 1897 the source of the name of the cocktail Simply named 75 (Soixante Quince in French), the original recipe differed slightly in that it was served over cracked ice in a tall glass, similar to a Tom Collins, with champagne replacing the soda.  An early form of the French 75 was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris.  Years later in 1942, it was popularized in America at the Stork Club in New York City, and appeared in the cult classic movie “Casablanca” that same year.   It is referenced twice in the John Wayne films A Man Betrayed (1941) and Jet Pilot (1957.)  Combine gin with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne, and cracked ice; shake and strain into a champagne flute, top with champagne, add a lemon twist for garnish, and… Voila!  A French 75!  Ring in 2018 with this classy cocktail! Cheers! Author: PamPrint Recipe French 75 A potent marriage of dry gin and bubbly. ingredients: 1½ OUNCES London dry GIN ¾ OUNCE LEMON JUICE ½ OUNCE SIMPLE SYRUP 3 OZ CHAMPAGNE instructions: Combine the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and strain into a champagne flute. Top with 3 oz of champagne and serve with a lemon peel for garnish. Have a safe & Happy New Year!