French 75
Ingredients
Make
06
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~85 g
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Created by: Judge Jr.
Source: Here’s How
Year: 1927
Drink size: ≈ 130 ml
Strength: ≈ 14% ABV
Alcohol: 18 ml (14 g)
Same alcohol as: 44 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 10 g (7.5%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.83%
Citrus: Balanced
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