Martini 75
In the old days they d use superfine sugar and add it to the martini shaker.
Martini 75. The drink dates to world war i and an early form was created in 1915 at the new york bar in paris later harry s new york bar by barman harry macelhone. For a less combative drink. 1 2 ounce simple syrup. Classic tasty and oh so refreshing the french 75 cocktail is the perfect beverage choice for a southern summer day by the pool.
Here s my only spin on this classic cocktail. Ingredients 2 fluid ounces lemon juice 2 fluid ounces gin 2 teaspoons simple syrup 1 cup ice cubes 4 fluid ounces chilled champagne 1 lemon or orange slice for garnish 1 maraschino cherry for garnish. Place in a mixing glass. It s made with gin preferably hendrick s for the cucumber infusion lemon juice simple syrup and a splash of champagne.
Top off with champagne. Espresso martini love love love. Vodka martini cocktail perfect simple vodka martini recipe. I used honey instead of sugar in the simple syrup.
The combination was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful french 75mm field gun. Wonderful after dinner drink bramptonmommyof2. Besides vodka here are the key components in a french 75 cocktail. The french 75 is a sparkling cocktail that s perfect before during and after your eggs benedict.
Strain into a collins glass half full of cracked ice. First time martini drinker my wife liked it br tacketts mill farm. In fact it s named after the french 75 mm field gun which was commonly used in world war i. Champagne or prosecco cherry for garnish that s how they served it at the top of the mark in.
3 ounces champagne or other sparkling wine. Shake gin sugar and lemon juice well with cracked ice in a chilled cocktail shaker. Fresh lemon juice simple syrup or sugar. This is one classic you ll want to rediscover again and again.
Martini this martini is one of the driest and perfect ones that i ve had in a long while thomas. It is also called a 75 cocktail or in french simply a soixante quinze. Now if you have. 1 2 ounce fresh lemon juice.
French 75 s are made with a standard pour of gin and topped with champagne so it s a strong drink in a sparkling dress.