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[+] Champagne. It was born in Paris, so it's a perfect cocktail for Olympic watch parties. getty Hosting a watch party for the Summer 2024 Olympics? What better way to celebrate than by toasting with a French classic? The French 75, an effervescent cocktail topped with Champagne, is native to Paris and, with a splash of bubbles, it’s a great celebratory cocktail.



Cocktail historians believe that the French 75 was likely first served in 1915 at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris , a bar that opened in 1911 and is still slinging cocktails in the City of Lights today. Today, gin is a commonly used base spirit for the cocktail, however cocktail historians believe it was originally made with cognac. ( Difford’s Guide points out that the first written record of the French 75 recipe called for cognac).

With fresh-squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and a splash of Champagne, the French 75 cocktail was advertised as delivering a kick as strong as the quick-firing French army’s 75 mm field guns during World War 1 . A French 75 is an easy classic cocktail that originated in Paris. getty MORE FOR YOU Apple iPhone 16 Pro: New Leak Reveals Powerful Design Upgrade Incoming, Report Says Leak Reveals A ‘Big’ Fed Earthquake Could Suddenly Smash The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Fri.

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