FRENCH 75 COCKTAIL

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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.

Provided by Home Happy Hour

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup in a Collins glass. Add ice cubes, fill with Champagne, and stir.
  • Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange and a maraschino cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 15.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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