T he French 75 is among the fanciest of cocktails. Sure, there’s the tried-and-true martini and the timeless Old Fashioned, ...

Even among cocktail enthusiasts, the French 75 has been too often overlooked in favor of more punchy, spirit-forward drinks. And while there is absolutely a place for a bracing martini ...

An average of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings A quick and easy guide to making the French 75 cocktail. This wonderfully refreshing classic combines gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and champagne.

"If you make just one cocktail this Valentine's Day, let it be the French 75." To a cocktail shaker add:4 fresh raspberries 1/2 ounce simple syrup (I used a ginger syrup) 3/4 ounce lemon juice 1 1 ...

Cool and bottle. Simple syrup will keep for about a month. Make the cocktail: In a shaker, combine a large handful of ice, gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake until icy, and strain into a ...

Toast to love with these pretty pink drinks. Since Valentine's Day falls in mid-February, it's the perfect occasion to make this stunning wintry riff on a classic Paloma cocktail. Fresh pine ...

It's cool, tart, and completely delish, but don't even think about trying to replicate the French 75 at home. For one thing, it wouldn't be the same without the Velvet Tango Room's plush opulence ...

Can't make it to NOLA this year? You can still celebrate Mardi Gras properly by making some of these classic New Orleans ...

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