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Gin Recipe

French 75

This Prohibition-era Champagne riff on a Tom Collins packs bubbly, citrusy notes. Try this French 75 cocktail recipe shaken with Tanqueray No. TEN Gin.

Time to make: 10 minutesServes: 1*
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The French 75 gained popularity during American Prohibition and appeared overseas in 1930 in Harry Craddock’s “The Savoy Cocktail Book.” This Champagne riff on a Tom Collins packs a serious flavor punch, especially when shaken with Tanqueray No. TEN Gin.

 

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Tanqueray No. TEN Gin
  • 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz. Brut Champagne
  • Lemon Twist Garnish
  • *Approximate serving size is 1.4 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.

Directions

  1. Using a sharp knife and a cutting board, remove a long slice of lemon skin, leaving as little pith on the peel as possible. Gently curl into a twist and set aside.
  2. Combine gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Shake until combined and strain into a flute or coupe glass.
  4. Top with brut Champagne.
  5. Twist the lemon peel over the drink to express the oils, then add as garnish.

Simple Syrup

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Granulated Sugar
  • 8 oz. Water

Directions

  1. In a medium size pot, heat the sugar and water for 15-20 minutes on a low simmer until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent caking.
  2. Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.
  3. Pour into a container for storage, and label, date and refrigerate for later use. Good for 3 months. Yields 14 oz. of simple syrup.

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