French 75
Dating back to World War I this cocktail is named after the Canon de 75 modèle 1897, a fast-firing French artillery piece famous for its punch. First appeared in Harry’s ABC of Mixing Cocktails published in 1925.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 1:1
- 3 oz Mionetto Prosecco Doc Treviso Brut
Method
Add base ingredients to shaker with ice, shake 8-10 seconds, hard and fast. Double strain into chilled flute or coupe and top with the sparkling wine. Express lemon twist and drop into glass.