Quite possibly one of the best drinks ever invented meets Jules and her spicy friend Ancho Chili liqueur. Don’t let the glass fool you, this drink has some kick… and if you stick around for the history behind the drink, you’ll learn how this seemingly innocent cocktail earned its name.
How to make the French 75
Chill your flute glass in the freezerMake your simple syrup: bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil and let cool to room temperatureSqueeze your lemons because you want FRESH lemon juice: 1 lemon per drink should do the trick(Don’t forget to peel your garnish from the lemon first!)
In the big side of your 28oz/18oz Boston shaker add:1.5oz Plymouth Gin.75 lemon juice.5 simple syrupIn the small side of your 28oz/18oz Boston Shaker addIce - fill it up about ¾ of the waySHAKE IT LIKE YOU’RE MAD AT ITDouble strain (hawthorn strainer + mesh strainer) into your flute glassTop off your flute glass with Brut Champagne (I used Bollinger - you don’t have to, just make sure it’s not to “lemony” and my god don’t use Prosecco Garnish with a lemon twistChill your coupe glass in the freezerMake your simple syrup: bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil and let cool to room temperatureSqueeze your lemons because you want FRESH lemon juice: 1 lemon per drink should do the trick(Don’t forget to peel your garnish from the lemon first!)
Squeeze your Grapefruit… you know whyIn the big side of your 28oz/18oz Boston shaker add:1.5oz Gin.5oz Chile liqueur.5 oz lemon juice.5 oz Grapefruit juice.5 oz simple syrupIn the small side of your 28oz/18oz Boston Shaker addIce - fill it up about ¾ of the waySHAKE IT BECAUSE NOW YOU ARE MAD AT ITDouble strain (hawthorn strainer + mesh strainer) into your coupe glassTop off your flute glass with Brut Champagne (I used Bollinger - you don’t have to, just make sure it’s not to “lemony” and my god don’t use Prosecco Garnish with a dehydrated citrus wheel, lemon twist, or grapefruit twist
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