How To Make A French 75 Cocktail
Learn how to make Gerry Calabrese's French 75 cocktail. This is a champagne cocktail, invented in WW1 and named after the French 75 mm gun which was renowned for its kick. Enjoy our French 75 Cocktail.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Chill glass
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Either put the champagne glass in the fridge, or fill it with ice, add a little water, and leave it to one side to chill.
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Step 3:
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Lemon
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Use the canal or knife to cut a twist of lemon peel as a garnish for later.
Cut the lemon in half. Use a juicer to squeeze out the lemon juice.
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Step 4:
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Gin
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Half fill the shot measure with gin.
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Step 5:
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Lemon Juice
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Fill the rest of the shot measure with lemon juice.
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Step 6:
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Sugar syrup
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Next add a dash of sugar syrup
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Step 7:
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Ice
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Top up the mixing glass with ice cubes
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Step 8:
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Shake
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Put the other half of the shaker on. Press down firmly and shake it vigorously for about 20 seconds.
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HANDY HINT
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When there is condensation on the outside of the shaker, and it feels cold, then it's mixed.
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Step 9:
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Release
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Tap the side of the shaker to loosen the two halves. Release the top by rocking it back and forth.
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Step 10:
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Strain
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Now put the strainer over the cocktail shaker and strain the cocktail into the chilled champagne glass.
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Step 11:
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Champagne
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Slowly fill up the glass with champagne
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Step 12:
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Garnish
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Garnish with the lemon twist, and serve.
