Tanqueray

French 75

Shake up something extraordinary
A glass of Tanqueray French 75 cocktail.

OVERVIEW

When an occasion calls for a bit of the bubbly, it’s the Tanqueray French 75 or nothing. Invented by legendary barman Harry MacElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, there’s a reason this Continental cocktail’s been a classic since World War I. Shall we raise a glass? Absolument oui.

COCKTAIL TIP
In drinks such as the French 75 that will be lengthened with additional ingredients (in this case, sparkling wine), a “quick shake” (5-8 seconds) chills and combines our core ingredients without overdiluting them.

INGREDIENTS

  • Tanqueray London Dry Gin

    1oz

  • Lemon juice

    1oz

  • Sugar syrup

    0.5oz

  • Sparkling wine

    1.5oz

  • Twist of Lemon

  • Ice

  • 1 unit of alcohol per serve

EQUIPMENT

  • Shaker

    1

  • Champagne flute

    1

A glass of Tanqueray French 75 cocktail.
A glass of Tanqueray French 75 cocktail.
A glass of Tanqueray French 75 cocktail.
A glass of Tanqueray French 75 cocktail.
A glass of Tanqueray French 75 cocktail.

Method - 1 / 5

Build 1 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin, 1 oz Lemon Juice, and .5 oz Sugar Syrup in a shaker.

Method - 2 / 5

Fill shaker with cubed ice and give a quick shake.

Method - 3 / 5

Double strain into a champagne flute.

Method - 4 / 5

Top up with 1.5 oz Sparkling Wine.

Method - 5 / 5

Garnish with a lemon twist.

About this recipe

In drinks such as the French 75 that will be lengthened with additional ingredients (in this case, sparkling wine), a “quick shake” (5-8 seconds) chills and combines our core ingredients without overdiluting them.

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