French 75
Named after a WWI field gun because it hits that hard.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassFlute
Serves1
Ingredients
- 30 mlGin
- 15 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 10 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Top upSparkling wine
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a French 75
- Shake the gin, lemon juice and syrup with ice for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a flute.
- Top slowly with cold sparkling wine.
Garnish: Lemon twist