French 75 Cocktail

The French 75 cocktail was originally created at the New York Bar in Paris in 1915. The combination of gin, lemon juice, Champagne, and sugar was said to have a kick like a French 75mm field gin. Serve with straws.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 fluid ounces lemon juice
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 fluid ounces gin
• 1 Maraschino cherry for garnish
• 2 teaspoons simple syrup
• 4 fluid ounces chilled Champagne
• 1 lemon or orange slice for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup in a Collins glass. Add ice cubes, fill with Champagne, and stir.

Step 2

Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange and a maraschino cherry.