It's a French thing - poor people ran around with sticks and clubs trying to nick cake from some big-haired old Queen (possibly Elton John but not sure) while the rich people lost their heads; probably from drinking far too many cocktails such as these. History - any excuse for a drink!
Corsican Breeze
- 1 shot Grand Marnier
- 2 shots Bitter Lemon
- 2 shots Orange Juice
Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a glass
French 75
- 3/4 shot Gin
- 1/2 shot fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 shot sugar syrup
- top up with Champagne
Named after the French armies World War I field artillery. Shake first three ingredients with ice and strain into a flute. Top up with champagne and garnish with a cherry in the glass.
French Mule
- 2 shots Cognac
- 1 shot fresh lime juice
- 1 shot sugar syrup
- 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
- top up with Ginger Beer
Shake first four ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled collins glass.
