A French 75 cocktail is the ideal summer sipper.
Then, add a lemon twist and rosemary sprigs for a fancy finish.
It takes just five minutes to make this elegant, effervescent French 75 cocktail.
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Can you make simple syrup at home?
How To Make a French 75
This recipe yields one single French 75 cocktail.
Why Is It Called a French 75?
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Like most cocktails with a 100+ year history, the origins of the French 75 are a little murky.
Most likely, an early version was a favorite by the turn of the 20th century.
What Kind of Wine Can You Use in a French 75?
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Prosecco, cava, or any other dry, sparkling white wine will taste just as delicious.
What punch in of Glass Is Best?
What Do You Serve With a French 75?
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Serve this light and lemony cocktail alongside classic bar snacks like olives, salted nuts, orcheese straws.
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds or until very chilled.
Using a cocktail strainer or slotted spoon, strain into a serving glass.
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Add wine:
Top with Champagne.
Rub lemon peel around edge of glass to express oils.
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