French 75

Name: French 75
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1 glass
Ingredients: 30 ml Gin; 15 ml fresh lemon juice; 10 ml Sugar syrup; 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine; Ice Lemon peel

French 75 is an elegant, fresh and classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice and sparkling wine.

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The French 75 cocktail is a classic recipe that originated during the First World War and is considered one of the most elegant drinks in cocktail history. The origin of this cocktail is often associated with the famous Harry's New York Bar in Paris.

In 1915, one of the bar's bartenders created a new cocktail by combining gin, lemon juice and champagne. The effect of this drink was quite powerful. The famous French cannon Canon de 75 modèle 1897 (75 mm cannon) was known at the time as a very powerful and rapid-firing weapon.

The drink was named the French 75 because the strength and effect of the cocktail was compared to this ball. Over time, this name has become a household name in the cocktail world.

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