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John Taylor’s Avatar John Taylor
20th May at 08:58
I made an "Italian 75" (although strictly speaking it was an Aussie/"Italian" 75) using Michinbury Prosecco I had left over and using rich syrup. Not bad but will try again with an Champagne-style Australian sparkling
Mark’s Avatar Mark
3rd September 2024 at 01:27
Tasty it is! Dry and crisp with the gin being much present.
Catherine Wright’s Avatar Catherine Wright
17th July 2024 at 05:17
Made these for Bastille Day. Used caster sugar and what a difference. I don't normally make champagne cocktails as I think good champagne is perfect on its own. Got a cheaper champagne.
13th April 2024 at 03:03
2oz gin
1/2 oz 2:1 simple
1/2 lemon juice
3oz bubbly
Richard Burgess’ Avatar Richard Burgess
15th March 2024 at 15:52
Mr Difford, you have been far too humble and not yet linked your own recipe for the French 75 on this page!
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
18th March 2024 at 12:49
Thanks, Richard. I've added a link to my recipe.
1st January 2024 at 05:13
Made a riff on this ... instead of the sugar/sugar syrup used 7.5 ml of passion fruit liqueur.
Frederic D.’s Avatar Frederic D.
1st January 2024 at 01:52
We made the regular version and a vaguely Asian-inspired one, with yuzu juice and Bombay Sapphire East, and both were delicious (and quite dangerous). I had previously overlooked this cocktail, but wow am I glad I corrected this omission.
Yossi Burg’s Avatar Yossi Burg
8th December 2023 at 08:35
Boom Boom - c'est magnifique! Perfect afternoon drink. My partner had just opened a bottle of dry Prosecco and it worked perfectly- next time when the Brut is popped...
14th July 2023 at 19:45
I love the original version, however, we've swapped out pierre ferrand orange liquor (or O3 or cointreau, etc.) for the simple and like it even better.
Ignacy Szczupal’s Avatar Ignacy Szczupal
18th December 2022 at 01:12
You should definitely try this receipe of French 75 with an Earl Gray based gin. It's a killer.
18th July 2022 at 19:25
Very drinkable, very refreshing, very balanced... but it comes with a load of "turnarounds". Best served in a metal cup, after all it is named after an artillery shell.
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
15th July 2022 at 00:05
Perfect way to toast Bastille Day before dinner (rest of the champaign with dinner). Simple and extremely flavourful. Was concerned it may be too sweet, but the blend is wonderful with just the right amount of sweet.
Julie Budge’s Avatar Julie Budge
22nd January 2022 at 07:12
Boy oh boy! This goes down way too easy, especially on a hot day. I was worried the sugar would sweeten it too much, but found it very well balanced and adds a lovely “sherberty” twist.
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31st December 2021 at 22:12
Finding your article on oleo saccharums/ sherbets has forever changed this drink for me. Far simpler to make for a crowd and I would argue even better. Absolutely delicious!
Wouter vd B’s Avatar Wouter vd B
20th November 2021 at 21:07
This is a delicious drink, but the recipe is lacking - when choosing metric, I want grams - not 'spoons'. I know tsp, I know tbsp (and still prefer grams) but what the heck is a 'spoon'?
Wouter vd B’s Avatar Wouter vd B
22nd November 2021 at 11:56
Great to hear! I did get charged a few weeks ago from a different UK shop, but I guess they just didn't take care of it correctly on their side. Can't wait to get it! :-)
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22nd November 2021 at 10:23
Hi Wouter, EU VAT is now charged at point of purchase, so you've already paid it :)
simon kitchen’s Avatar simon kitchen
29th June 2020 at 15:56
Simon Difford's suggestion of using icing/powdered sugar is right on the mark, it makes it taste more "sherbet". This is a fabulous cocktail, dangerously easy to drink as it tastes like "fancy" lemonade. After reading the interesting history that Simon provided I understood why the name fits the cocktail; it tends to blow your head off if you have more then 1. We tend not to use Champagne for this (prefer to drink that neat), but use a Cremant de Bourgogne which we source from our wine supplier.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
30th June 2020 at 07:42
Icing sugar is not really suitable due to its added de-clumping agents. Best to make "bar sugar" / "powdered sugar" by grinding caster sugar into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.