Voilà l'Été: The French 75
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Photo by James Ransom
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Not being a big cocktail drinker I only relish in a few, in part because of their historical provenance. The French 75 goes back to between the two World Wars, and was named for a French artillery piece. I like the Negroni also, the cocktail of the Italian Futurists, but it doesn’t make for a great poolside beverage. The 75 can be served in a sturdy tumbler rather than a dainty Sex and the City martini glass. I strongly recommend using Hendrick’s gin, as it has a great blend of botanicals. After that, the ingredients are simple. And this is NOT a blender drink. To take it on a picnic, make the drinks ahead, pour them into a sealed container, and serve over ice. It's okay to use plastic cups.
Ingredients
- 2 shot gin (I prefer Hendrick’s)
- 1 shot Cointreau
- 1 big squeeze of lime
- 1 teaspoon sugar, more to taste
- 1 splash sparkling wine (Champagne or Prosecco), chilled
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Directions
- Step 1
Add enough ice to your cocktail shaker to fill it about a third of the way.
- Step 2
Add the gin, Cointreau, lime, and sugar, then cover and shake well. Strain the drink into tumblers chilled with ice.
- Step 3
Finish off each glass with a big splash of sparkling wine. An additional lime wedge is optional.
- Step 4
Keep pouring ‘em.