French 75
The French 75 cocktail dates from the golden age of cocktails and is named for the 75mm Howitzer Field Guns used by the French Army during WWI - like the Howitzer this packs a punch
SERVES
1
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
Ingredients
Lemon
Bertha’s Revenge Navy Strength Gin
Sugar Syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
Champagne (or Cava)
Method
Cut a thin slice of lemon peel and remove the white pith to create a ‘lemon twist’ and add to a Coup glass (or a glass of your choice).
Squeeze half the lemon into a cocktail shaker (approx. 25ml), add 25ml of Sugar Syrup, 50ml Bertha’s Revenge Navy Strength Gin (or use 60ml of standard strength gin of your choice).
Shake over ice, strain into your glass and add Champagne/Cava until it reaches the brim of your Coup glass. If using a larger glass add approx. 60ml Champagne (or to taste). Sláinte.
