Sour · 1915
French 75
A gin sour lengthened with Champagne. Named after a field gun for good reason.
Specification
| London dry gin | 30 ml |
| Fresh lemon juice | 15 ml |
| Sugar syrup 1:1 | 10 ml |
| Champagne | to top, ~90 ml |
Method
- 01Shake gin, lemon and syrup with ice.
- 02Strain into a chilled flute.
- 03Top slowly with Champagne so the foam settles.
- 04Garnish with a long lemon twist.
Where it comes from
Attributed to Harry MacElhone's bar in Paris during the First World War, and named for the French 75 mm artillery piece — the kick was said to be comparable. It is the template for every sour extended with sparkling wine.
If you change one thing: Pour the Champagne down the side of the tilted glass. Straight down the middle knocks the bubbles out and the drink goes flat before it reaches the table.