French 75

French 75

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The inception of the authentic French 75 cocktail occurred at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France, amidst World War I. The initial rendition possessed a robust potency reminiscent of the French 75 mm artillery gun. The variation presented here employs a reduced gin content.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine French
Servings 1
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Coarse sugar
  • Ice cubes
  • 3/4 ounce gin
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 ounces chilled champagne

Instructions
 

  • 1. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on a plate. Moisten the rim of a chilled champagne flute with water; hold glass upside down and dip rim into sugar.
  • 2. Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add gin, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared flute; top with champagne.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 1mg
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