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French 75 recipe

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Classic cocktail, shaken, served in a champagne flute

Fantasy Sparkling Something to celebrate Great classics
Volume 12 cl
Alcohol 17.5 %
Calories 1176 kcal
Colour Clear
Difficulty Medium
Published 03/2022
Prep time 5 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Fill a shaker with ice
  2. Pour the ingredients into the shaker in the order of the recipe except the champagne
  3. Shake then strain into a previously chilled champagne flute
  4. Top up with 5 cl of champagne
  5. Stir gently with a spoon.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Champagne flute

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History

A 75 mm cannon used by the French army during the First World War gave its name to this cocktail created in England.

Decoration

Express a lemon zest then garnish with another zest.

Variation

The "French 75" is a variant of the "Gin Fizz" but topped up with champagne. It is sometimes called "Diamond Fizz".

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Frequently asked questions

Which glass should French 75 be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Champagne flute.

What is the volume of French 75?

The volume of the French 75 cocktail is 12 cl.

What is the alcohol content of French 75?

The alcohol content of the French 75 recipe is 17.5%.

How many calories are in French 75?

The calories of the French 75 cocktail are estimated at 1176 calories.

What colour is French 75?

The French 75 cocktail is Clear in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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