French 75
A gin sour with lemon juice and cane syrup, topped with dry Champagne. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then double strain into a flute. Top with champagne and garnish with the lemon twist.
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容量136 ml
Strength13% 酒精度
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)46 毫升伏特加（40%）1.5 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar13 g (9.3%)3 顆方糖
Acidity0.98%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
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