With the huge number of cocktails out in the world, it’s not surprising that a few fall through the cracks. There are hidden gems in those lost cocktails, delicious drinks that everybody would probably enjoy. This week we’re focusing on the French 75!
A prototype of today’s French 75 was invented at the New York Bar in Paris by Harry MacElhone. It wasn’t refined into its more recognizable version until Wold War 1.
Ingredients:
- Simple syrup*
- 1 ounce gin or cognac
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces champagne
- Lemon twist
Instructions:
- Make simple syrup*
- Put everything but the champagne and the lemon into the shaker.
- Strain into a chilled glass (preferably a flute).
- Top with champagne
- Garnish with lemon twist
*Simple Syrup Instructions
- Put a saucepan over low heat
- Add 1 cup of sugar water
- Warm until sugar is dissolved
- Cool to room temperature
- Refrigerate leftovers
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