CHERYL JOHNSON

Britannica French 75 Cannon

The incredibly tasty and deliciously smooth French 75 cocktail is named, believe it or not for 75-millimeter artillery cannon used in World War I. In my version, the addictive and alluring blend of gin and sparkling wine or champagne gets an aromatic herbal lift from simple syrup and fresh squeezed lemon. Crafted By Passionate Mixologists Around The World. Refreshing and citrusy, sparkling gin .

The recipe first appeared in 1927 at the height of Prohibition in a book called “Here’s How” that was put out by a New York humor magazine. The cocktail was soon immortalized in the important pages of Harry Craddock’s “The Savoy Cocktail Book” in 1930, which solidified its spread in bars and homes around the world.cocktail."

What is in a French 75 cocktail? Basically

1 oz Gin
1/2 oz Lemon juice
2 TBS Simple syrup
2 oz Champagne

Or if you prefer ounces

1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
Garnish: lemon twist

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon
or substitute lemon curd 1 tsp.
6 ounces gin, chilled. I like Bombay Blue Saphire, but good Gin is preferred.
1 bottle (750 mL) sparkling wine, such as Champagne or cava, chilled
Lemon twists, for garnish

Directions

Instructions Checklist

Step 1
Combine sugar and water in a measuring cup or microwave safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes. Bring to a heat allows the sugar to dissolve. Remove from microwave; add lemon juice. Let syrup cool. Pour into container with spoon to keep the heat from cracking your glass
Step 2
To assemble each cocktail, combine 1 tablespoon simple syrup, 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce gin in a Champagne glass. Top off with Champagne; gently stir to combine. Garnish with lemon rind or twist; serve immediately.

Yes I am exhausted with all this covid and we all experienced some minor–and major exhausting–challenges in the past few weeks. We all, hopefully are wearing our masks, washing our hands, practicing social distancing as we have learned to accept the new societal norm which is working from home. One of the greatest moments in our day or reprieves from our new lifestyle? Happy hour at home. Haven’t we all seen Ina Garten mixing a cosmopolitan big enough to swim in?

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