french 75.

Hello again, friends! Another treat for you today--this one from Jessica at The Love List. Her eye never ceases to amaze me! Enjoy this very European cocktail while we enjoy our last full day in Europe. Thanks again, Jessica! xoxo {av}
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I had my first French 75 at a Prohibition-style bar in Austin, Texas... and two more after the first. Shortly thereafter, I moved to Palm Beach, Florida into a hotel directly across from the Breaker's Sushi Restaurant, Echo. I was introduced to a bartender there whom, under assumption I was making an obscure request, I cautiously asked to make me one. He didn't even blink. He proceeded to whip me up a French 75 even better than that first one that got me hooked. I spent many nights paying him a visit at Echo's bar after that.

Recently, in New York, I was visiting the incredible home of renowned book and object collector Tom Cary, and he showed me one of his most recent acquisitions, an incredibly rare version of the original Savoy Cocktail Book, the very one where the drink recipe first appeared! 

Though there is an argument about whether it was originally made with cognac or gin. I learned then that the Savoy instructs gin use, and I agree. I think a clear liquor makes it much more refreshing -- perfect for hot summers in my current home of Atlanta, Georgia. Lucky for me, I live in Buckhead near Bistro Niko, which makes an on-par version of the drink with lemonade. I still contend that it's the perfect drink, and I can't wait to over-serve myself many more in the future. 

9 comments:

  1. My friends and I were JUST talking about a French 75 this past weekend - we totally thought one of our friends was making it up! Guess she wasn't!

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  2. I've been meaning to try this cocktail for ages... Doesn't seem to be a popular menu option here in London...

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  3. Love how you matched up each ingredient with an outfit item! Love the dress.
    xoxo
    CoverGirl + Converse

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  4. love, love, love french 75 - but then again i love anything that has a bit of bubbly! that outfit is super cute too!

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  5. I have never heard of this drink before, but it sounds amazing! I want to try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. oo i will have to try this i love gin and i have hendrix gin as well

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  7. Oh my gosh have to try this! Sounds amazing!

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  8. Love this! And I seriously want that dress.

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