French 75 Cocktail
1 serving
5 minutes
In 1897, the French invented the 75mm field gun, the main weapon of World War I. It was soft but powerful, which was also the case with the cocktail invented by bartender Harry McElhone in Paris at the New York bar.
Calories174.5kcal
Proteins0.6grams
Fats0.1grams
Carbohydrates10.4grams
1
In a shaker filled with crushed ice, pour gin, syrup, and the juice of half a lemon.
- Gin: 50 ml
- Sugar syrup: 10 ml
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
2
Mix everything thoroughly.
3
Pour the cocktail into a serving glass, top it up with champagne. Garnish with lemon zest.
- Dry (brut) champagne: 30 ml
- Lemon zest: pinch
