French 75 - the Subtle Icebreaker

Partymaker

 It name comes from the kick you get after you drink it, which compares with the shot of the 75 mm Machine Gun. But do not worry, it kicks you in the right direction - brings up the party mood and releases stress, warms the spirit and cools the mind. This mixed drink is like energy drink, and guess what it is carbonated, thanks to the champagne.

 This makes the preparation little bit harder, but with steady pouring and gentle stir you have nothing to worry for. Just do not forget, that champagne is for topping up the drink, and shouldn't be more than twice the ammount of gin, as the classic recipe calls.

 And yes, that is old cocktail, but suits well to the party background we encounter these days. It finds best use at private parties such - weddings, birthdays, garden parties and get-togethers, but it will be awkward in the nightclib or the beach. The idea is to load tables of it, placed in high-traffic area. For example, an hotel lobby, so everyone you invited can take one for a try. It will work wonders, because it will lessen the stress between your friends that don't know each other, for a simple reason - it is gentle ice-breaker that will spark thoughtful conversations. This in return will raise the overall mood of the group, which will only make the night last longer and fade slower. So will you do the conversation with the bartender, to prepare some, next time when you schedule a gathering? Tell him to do this.

Recipe of French 75

2 oz - Gin
1 oz - Fresh Lemon Juice
Two dashes of Simple Syrup
4 oz - Champagne

Mixing the ingredients

There is not need to chill the glass this time, unless it is very hot that day, but if you use it for a private party, just leave ice-buckets close to the glasses. It is fine to pour it in a Highball, but for better impression use kind of tall glass for white wine and make the pyramid of them, if you do it for a private party. For each, which can be multiplied to the capacity your shakers have, squeeze an ounce of Lemon Juicei a shaker and dissolve 2 dashes of Simple syrup in it. Add the gin and ice and shake vigorously for several seconds. Top with champagne, twice the ammount of the gin. Do a fancy garnish. Place a lemon twist half inside - it is simple to make one, but if you never had the chance to learn check this out - making a twist of lemon for garnish. And stem a cherry, if you make it for yourself. Else just drop a Maraschino cherry. Feel the shootout!