How To Make A French 75

The French 75, named after an artillery gun due to its kick, makes for a great celebratory cocktail. Think of it as a Tom Collins but with sparkling wine instead of soda water. 

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Equipment

1. Cocktail set (includes Boston shaker, jigger, bar spoon, hawthorne strainer, muddler)

2. Angled measuring jigger

   • Version using ml measurements

3. Citrus peeler

4. Collins glass

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French 75

• 1.5oz (45ml) of gin

• 0.5oz (15ml) of fresh lemon juice

• 0.5oz (15ml) of simple syrup (1:1 ratio)

• 3-4oz (90-120ml) of sparkling wine

• 2 maraschino cherries

1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to your collins glass

2. Add 1" ice cubes or an ice stick (how to make a clear ice stick)

3. Stir for 30 seconds

4. Top with sparkling wine

5. Garnish with a lemon twist and maraschino cherries