French 75
Crisp lemon and gin with your choice of Australian Sparkling or French Champagne. Guaranteed to get the night started.
There is a lot of controversy about some of the origins of this cocktail, whether it was a brandy drink with champagne, or calvados? If it was created by Raoul Lufberry the flying ace, or if it was a gin drink meant to celebrate the alliance between France and England in defeating the Germans? The gin for England and the champagne for France. What is certain is that it was named for the “French 75” field gun, also known as the 75mm Howitzer artillery piece, which packs a hell of a kick. It definitely was first drunk during and immediately after the Great War and brought back to the US, most notably the Stork Club, by returning US officers. It is first recorded in Harry Craddock’s Savoy Cocktail book where it is listed as a Gin drink, and served with ice in a tall glass. However it came to exist, the combination of Gin, lemon Juice, sugar and a healthy pour of French champagne is one of the most balanced and satisfying cocktails ever created. We make ours in a flute with Taittinger Champagne, South gin, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
