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French 75

French 75

A delightful champagne cocktail, created after World War I.

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Ingredients [ oz | cl ][ My Bar ]
5 oz Champagne[ Add ]
1 12 oz Gin[ Add ]
12 oz Orange Liqueur[ Add ]
12 oz Lemon Juice[ Add ]
1 Maraschino Cherry[ Add ]
Method: Prepare in a shaker
Glass: Flute
Recipe:
  1. Pour the lemon juice, gin and orange liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake well.
  2. Strain into a chilled flute.
  3. Carefully add the Champagne.
  4. Garnish with maraschino cherry.



Volume: 7.5 oz
Alcohol units: 4.2 standard drinks
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 19%

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Times viewed: 37883
Average Score: 6.0 (2 votes)

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History

The drink get's it's name from the 75 millimeter field gun used in the first world war.

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Added by David on
Last updated on 2011-05-29 17:40:57
Status: Approved