British 75

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Cocktail History

The British 75 is a modern cocktail that was created by Highclare Castle Gin. It's a simple variation of the classic French 75 that uses sparkling wine, sugar, lemon, and their London Dry Gin, an award-winning spirit they produce in one of the oldest copper gin stills from the 1800s at England’s oldest gin distillery.

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Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Sparkling Wine: This is a carbonated wine made with white or red grapes. I used Villa Bellezza Winery Brillante.

Gin: This is a spirit made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol. I used Highclere Castle London Dry Gin.

Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. I used freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.

Lemon Wedge: This is a slice of lemon that has been cut into a wedge shape.

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Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.

Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Light yellow color

• Aroma: Lemon and wine

• Taste: Tart citrus flavor mixed with dry sparkling wine

• Finish: Distinct peppery botanicals

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: "I won a bottle of Highclere Castle Gin in a contest and, of course, had to whip up this variation of a French 75 they included in their bartender guide since a great spirit is really is what makes this template special. The British 75 is delicious and a great way to spotlight the gin's flavors."

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Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Highclere Castle Gin's cocktail guide featuring recipes from their Head Butler.