How to make a FRENCH 75 | pick your poison!

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  • Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
  • In this video I show you how to make two separate versions of a French 75. One with gin and the other with cognac! The recipe with gin was the original, but later the cognac version became popular in many bars. In my opinion, the brightness of the gin is ideal for warmer weather, while the roundness of the cognac makes it my choice for the cooler months. Either way, both versions make for a festive cocktail that is perfect for any celebration! Cheers!
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    TIME STAMPS
    Intro: 0:00
    The Booze: 1:08
    The Recipe: 2:07
    The Garnish: 4:41
    Sips: 6:27
    Sign Off: 8:16
    THE RECIPE:
    2 oz. (60 ml) Crémant de Bourgogne Brut sparkling wine
    1 oz. (30 ml) Plymouth Gin OR Maison Rouge V.S.O.P. Cognac
    1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
    1/2 oz. (15 ml) simple syrup
    Lemon twist for garnish
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    Co-produced with the lovely Azusa "Az" Inaba 🎥 🎨

КОМЕНТАРІ • 191

  • @marceloestradajr.6869
    @marceloestradajr.6869 2 роки тому +157

    I love your quirky and joyful personality. Your instructions are succinct and easy to follow, coupled with your effervescent demeanor makes for educational and entertaining viewing. Cheers!

  • @petermcguire4769
    @petermcguire4769 3 роки тому +42

    Had to wince when the cocktail was knocked over at the end. I literally dropped three cocktails, a lemonade and a beer directly on the floor in front of a guest's table last night and watching the French 75 tip over gave me flashbacks lol

  • @thewellnessritual
    @thewellnessritual 2 роки тому +8

    My favorite bartending channel to watch, EVER. Thanks for always making me giggle

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Juliana! Cheers to you!

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 2 роки тому +2

      Love the chemistry between those two!

  • @joewansbrough2291
    @joewansbrough2291 Рік тому +9

    Made the French 75 with London Dry and it was delicious. Everyone wanted seconds, and thirds. Amped up the lemon and syrup in the second version and every liked the initial dryer version. Hence the “thirds”

  • @andresanchez1025
    @andresanchez1025 2 роки тому +62

    Honestly love your videos Anders. Every other channel I’ve attempted to watch was either too stuffy or the bartender too arrogant. You approach bartending with the right spirit (hah! see what I did there?) and make it fun. Your videos have inspired me to build my bar thank you!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  2 роки тому +9

      Thanks, Andre! Love that you’re building your own bar! Cheers to you! 🥃

  • @behindthebar97
    @behindthebar97 2 роки тому +19

    Currently on my 6th month as a ''bartender'', your videos were the first I ever watched.
    Loving every minute of my new job.
    Thanks Anders

  • @rachmusic9873
    @rachmusic9873 3 роки тому +12

    All of your videos just put me in a good mood. I appreciate it

  • @marcusjuniusbrutus1859
    @marcusjuniusbrutus1859 2 роки тому +1

    A bartender at a favorite steakhouse adds St. Germaine to his French 75 and it makes all the difference, for the better.

    • @chrisw.5823
      @chrisw.5823 10 місяців тому

      Yes, And I've only had one with vodka. I thought that was traditional

  • @123stevevw
    @123stevevw 2 роки тому +18

    Wow! Just made these with gin and they were delicious!! Two within 20 minutes of each other hit hard though 🤣. My wife and I LOVE your channel, great work!

  • @IndigoWall
    @IndigoWall 4 роки тому +9

    Don’t drink the 75 very often, but when I do....! Great session, loved that AZ put the camera on autopilot f a bit! Oh, yeah, and I love the extended outtake.

  • @tobarstep
    @tobarstep 10 місяців тому +3

    We serve these in a coupe glass - with a much shorter lemon twist 😄. The coupe just makes it seem fancy, I think. We had a few customers start to order it with Empress 1908 gin and it does make for a visually appealing cocktail. Gives it a nice lavender color similar to an aviation.

  • @suejohnson2380
    @suejohnson2380 4 роки тому +14

    Another really fun vid! The “extra” with the spill is a stitch, nice garnishes!

  • @Just-a-bystander
    @Just-a-bystander Рік тому +7

    Your videos are great.. a wonderful combination of history, barmanship, enjoyment plus Anders and Az are just delightful characters. These videos pick me up even if I’m down. Cheers.

  • @kevinvanloo2049
    @kevinvanloo2049 Рік тому +1

    Fun fact; In Belgium we call the minimal noise when you open a bottle of sparkling wine (champagne, cava, proseco, etc) a "Nun's fart".
    It's the noise when you can just barely hear it.
    Not sure if other parts of the world have a name for that noise, or if the term is a global thing.

  • @hillabornstein177
    @hillabornstein177 4 роки тому +5

    You guys are hilarious and adorable and now I want a cocktail

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Hilla! I want a cocktail too. Cheers! 🥂

  • @zackgarcia5471
    @zackgarcia5471 2 роки тому

    Such a bartender, finishes the drink while the glassy runs to get the towel. Love it

  • @gogo2325100
    @gogo2325100 7 місяців тому +1

    Had my first French 75 today and it’s my new fav!!!! ❤

  • @sleepy-sheepy6517
    @sleepy-sheepy6517 Рік тому +1

    I’m watching this in preparation for new years but I thought I’d mention this. I work at the WW1 museum in KC and one day while wandering around a fellow volunteer came up to me and pointed out our real French 75 gun. It’s a relatively small piece of artillery compared to the rest of the stuff we have. It’s about chest height. And it was inordinately simple. No weird magazine hold you canon shape but it apparently is known for it absurd rate of fire. I was told a story that apparently during a certain battle it was being fired so quickly that they got a guy to place wet rags on the barrel so it didn’t overheat. It had a really horrific nickname but I can’t remember it and for some reason it feels too macabre to mention.

  • @alpesh6049
    @alpesh6049 2 роки тому +7

    Absolutely love your videos and I can't help myself binge watching. You two have endearing personalities!

  • @meekjoe8600
    @meekjoe8600 6 днів тому

    Thank you it’s my birthday I luv this cocktail

  • @oldrustycars
    @oldrustycars 3 місяці тому

    This was among the cocktails we offered at our neighborhood New Years Eve gathering. They quickly became the only cocktail requested, almost everyone became overserved. Navy strength gin. No worries, everyone was walking home.

  • @dear_totheheart
    @dear_totheheart 9 місяців тому +1

    One of my ultimate favorites, wish it were more popular and well known, its marvelous!

  • @skyahn83
    @skyahn83 2 роки тому

    You just did that in front of (8:00) 16 people… wait number is updated and… 62,000 people. Awesome show!

  • @jonathand.vanloock9282
    @jonathand.vanloock9282 2 роки тому +2

    One of my favorite cocktail channel !!! Great Job again!

  • @royellis2304
    @royellis2304 2 роки тому +1

    I have been adding a half oz of chambord very good adds a nice touch of rasbery to it

  • @deborahinaba2641
    @deborahinaba2641 4 роки тому +9

    Love, love, love seeing you both and so much fun!!! Well done!!

  • @lrphd8536
    @lrphd8536 4 роки тому +22

    I sure needed such wonderful people making one of our favorite cocktails today. LURV that you made both!!!! I'm a cognac fan but I know a gin fan. He's wrong. Are y'all available for a private workshop to learn how to master the lemon curls?? Thank you both.😻

    • @matty1two3
      @matty1two3 2 роки тому +1

      You’ve probably mastered the ribbon by now, but in case I’m wrong…try wrapping the lemon peel tightly around a bar spoon. You get tight curls and an easy garnish action by letting it fall off the end of your spoon :)

  • @matttalksbeer1474
    @matttalksbeer1474 2 роки тому +2

    your channel is so fun to watch! i've been sick this weekend and have been binge watching your episodes from oldest to newest!

  • @werk5356
    @werk5356 4 роки тому +2

    Great team!! Thanks!!!

  • @JenRuddy
    @JenRuddy 2 роки тому +2

    Buhahahhaha! THIS was particularly charming video. Well done guys, totally be making one of these! Happy Summer!

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 2 роки тому

      Love the videos when Az comes out to play!

  • @keithmiller113
    @keithmiller113 2 роки тому +3

    Nicely done- loved the pre pour tilt tip for the champy and dual spirit options.

  • @robertachampeau2078
    @robertachampeau2078 4 роки тому +1

    Bravo!!! Loved seeing Az joining you. So much fun. ❤️❤️❤️👏

  • @Barprints
    @Barprints 2 роки тому

    Love it both ways! Great cocktail!

  • @alexandermeyer71
    @alexandermeyer71 4 роки тому +6

    Awesome! Hannah is ordering one right now! My vote for next week is the semester abroad! Unique and delicious. Looking forward to more!

  • @2Wheels_NYC
    @2Wheels_NYC Рік тому

    You guys are awesome.... I love stumbling across older videos! And I love bubbly cocktails!

  • @naudical1
    @naudical1 2 роки тому +1

    You're a trip! Thanks for keeping it simple and fun.

  • @ltdwlbl
    @ltdwlbl 2 роки тому +3

    You are a blessing to watch! Thanks for all the sips, tips and recipes

  • @phillyfilly
    @phillyfilly Рік тому

    Just checking this one out now because I'm making these on my livestream this weekend. Omigosh...LOVE your videos! And love when you're both on! :) The spill at the end was everything. Thanks for all you do!

  • @lollypopgumdropsugar
    @lollypopgumdropsugar 4 роки тому +3

    Très Magnifique!! Great to see you both 😘🥂. Your channel makes my Fridays. Loving yous. Xoxoxo Shann

  • @lekcom62
    @lekcom62 Рік тому

    Love you guys and Oz is great thankyou

  • @Niaknow
    @Niaknow Рік тому +1

    Love the fun lemon twist! Very fun- will try it.

  • @indepthbasketball
    @indepthbasketball 2 роки тому +1

    You guys are so adorable! Love this channel, the quirky personality and the great drinks!

  • @marcondespaulo
    @marcondespaulo Рік тому

    Funny how this just popped. I quickly learned this and that girls love it. One has to be careful, because it packs a punch, like the French 75 gun.
    The cognac version looks interesting.

  • @Peppers6969
    @Peppers6969 2 роки тому

    Keep up the good work

  • @chrishyde7798
    @chrishyde7798 2 роки тому

    Part foul! Lol, another gem of creative content. Thank you.

  • @johnolmos8670
    @johnolmos8670 2 роки тому +2

    I do a blend of both 1/2 oz Bummer and Lazarus Gin (grape based), 1/2 oz Cognac, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, champagne (always champagne). I always pour the champagne first so it incorporates easier.
    All the Milk and Honey guys say to serve in a big Coupe glass and use a more full cocktail proportions but I only have flutes at my place

  • @fernandodefrias9370
    @fernandodefrias9370 2 роки тому

    another great video

  • @Sharkoceanscuba
    @Sharkoceanscuba Рік тому

    Best tutorial I’ve seen for this, thanks & cheers 🥂

  • @tonigoo265
    @tonigoo265 2 роки тому

    Danke für das informative und kurzweilige Video.

  • @montlejohnbojangles8937
    @montlejohnbojangles8937 Рік тому

    Happy Wednesday! This is the first video of yours I've seen, but I'm definitely subscribing. ♥️

  • @cameronmarceau9490
    @cameronmarceau9490 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding! You are great together and bring a lot of fun. The Black Liver Project folks are pushing your shows out into the Twitters because they love you in our shows and now really dig your videos.

  • @jamieroszel
    @jamieroszel 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great video; I came prepared with this recipe to a New Year’s Eve get together and it was a hit.

  • @kmonalisa88
    @kmonalisa88 2 роки тому +2

    I felt in love with this channel the first time I saw it! you both are hilarious! BTW you are the reason why a now have a 15 bottle cart bar at home. Cheers from Italy :)

  • @jenilsonferraz4154
    @jenilsonferraz4154 2 роки тому +1

    That’s hillarious! 😄 So funny. Especially the punch line at the end… Great content, thank you so much, Anders. 👏👏👏

  • @philgaraccio3462
    @philgaraccio3462 5 місяців тому

    Classic, anither great celebration, cheers

  • @Randallsilver
    @Randallsilver Рік тому

    I love how silly you guys are! AND great cocktails! 😂

  • @GAUDIOPHILE
    @GAUDIOPHILE 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent cocktail great way to use up leftover champagne from the New Year

  • @JustMe-fz5uc
    @JustMe-fz5uc Рік тому

    You two together are very fun to watch.

  • @greggm206
    @greggm206 Рік тому

    will try this this weekend. My wife ❤ French 75. Will use gin since I don't have cognac. Love Az in the vids too. My lemon zest looks like hers!

  • @Richard195602
    @Richard195602 4 місяці тому

    Just what I always thought, Az should be making the drinks! (Anders, no really, your videos are great)

  • @chicoagatho
    @chicoagatho Рік тому

    Nice video guys!
    Thank you for great info..(in all your videos)
    I’m enjoying it heaps & helps me as a Bartender 🙏

  • @dynamusgaming238
    @dynamusgaming238 Рік тому

    there's no better cocktail videos than yours hahaha

  • @latishasmith5969
    @latishasmith5969 Місяць тому

    I love this video❤❤❤

  • @youbettercalltyrone713
    @youbettercalltyrone713 Рік тому

    I think I’ll go with the cognac one. It’s fall/winter now for me, might as well. Thank you!! Cheers! 🥂🥂

  • @drjonte101
    @drjonte101 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the content. I totally enjoyed it from start to finish :-)

  • @lorrainebeightler8265
    @lorrainebeightler8265 25 днів тому

    I like it with Cognac one of my favorite drinks

  • @anthonywhite8070
    @anthonywhite8070 4 місяці тому

    You two are such a cute couple. I enjoy watching you produce these videos and enjoy the cocktails together.

  • @mdh1961
    @mdh1961 Рік тому

    Lol! My favorite episode all of a sudden. Cheers, you kRaZy kIdZ! 🍸

  • @christineleary1688
    @christineleary1688 2 роки тому

    omg I love you guys!!

  • @alexhammify
    @alexhammify 4 роки тому +1

    Look! It’s my go to drink...yes gin is the only right way. Thank you! Hope to see you guys soon!

  • @dravendrinks
    @dravendrinks 3 роки тому +3

    plymouth is the best french 75 ive ever had hands down.

  • @jesseh4259
    @jesseh4259 3 роки тому +1

    Love this video! Now 5,066 people have seen the spill. lol Love the bloopers.

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 2 роки тому +1

      Love their natural goofiness

  • @josephmaschari1073
    @josephmaschari1073 Рік тому

    I know this video is from the past, it's great to see Az more in fron of the camera.

  • @saucytabasco
    @saucytabasco 3 роки тому +1

    The end was the best! 😂

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 2 роки тому +1

      They look like a fun couple to be around

  • @FriskyOCallahan
    @FriskyOCallahan 10 місяців тому

    This is one of my wife's favorites. Honestly, I would order one in a Collins glass.

  • @gerardogalindo8943
    @gerardogalindo8943 2 роки тому +1

    First time I ever see Az and she spills the cocktail haha 😄 I love it though y'all should do more like this it's fun

  • @fwtadventures6226
    @fwtadventures6226 2 роки тому +1

    I have been enjoying your videos! I appreciate the wisdom you have passed on and I have one request unless I have missed it on your channel but can you make a classic gin Fiz with egg white? Thank you!

  • @mybiggrin
    @mybiggrin Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @coryj7841
    @coryj7841 4 роки тому +13

    What a great new cocktail channel! I just watched all your videos back to back, and love how everything is explained plus all the outtakes! Cant wait for more to come!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, Cory! I appreciate you watching the videos and I’m happy to hear you enjoy them. Cheers!!

  • @TheVileintent
    @TheVileintent 2 роки тому

    more videos with the wife... nice seeing you guys have fun!

  • @stereodreamer23
    @stereodreamer23 Рік тому

    IF you want a REALLY fun French75, use one of those Butterfly Blue Pea Flower gins like "End of Days Luna Blue" or "Conniption." You'll get AMAZING floral notes on the nose, and a beautiful pink-lavender color...

  • @utsteinproductions
    @utsteinproductions 2 роки тому

    Just made one with gin and maple syrup to celebrate the new year. Refreshing and one that creeps up on yah. Here's to 2022!

  • @jakubn4736
    @jakubn4736 2 роки тому +1

    I didn't know that cognac is common to use in F75 but I tried in home versions with gin, bourbon and cognac by my own invention and all of them are super deliscious!

  • @AlonzoTheArmless
    @AlonzoTheArmless 2 роки тому

    I love gin. I love cognac. And I love these videos. I'm going to have to make these soon.

  • @cascooter
    @cascooter 2 роки тому

    Okay this may be the coolest channel on UA-cam. The booze helps.

  • @michaelvandewalle8843
    @michaelvandewalle8843 Рік тому

    Cheers! to the best cocktail channel on the tube. Az (is it spelled correctly ?) you're a natural both behind and in front of the camera! you guys are great. made several of your coctails already last week I made the smokey old fashioned
    Cheers from Belgium

  • @mathieud4770
    @mathieud4770 2 роки тому

    Lemon garnish directly inspired from your haircut, love it!

  • @staceytappan3687
    @staceytappan3687 4 роки тому +1

    You both are adorable and David and I lift our Saturns to you in a toast to delicious summery gin-based drinks!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Stacey! Cheers to you and David as well!! 🥂

  • @VarnasL
    @VarnasL 3 роки тому

    Years of me skipping on trying to make an french 75 at home 'till I've seen this wideo, happy wednesday everyone!

  • @LouCook4531
    @LouCook4531 2 роки тому

    I love your videos

  • @cradleofphill
    @cradleofphill Рік тому

    Haha, spilling the drink at the end is what happeneds at my place.
    Thanks for the uploads dude. I've been drinking tasty cocktails thank to you. 🙏

  • @douglaspierce8480
    @douglaspierce8480 Рік тому

    I have to tell you that I all my years as a bartender, even when I worked at the Pierre Hotel in NYC, I never had a customer ask for a 75 to be made with brandy and as you said it was built in a Collins glass.

  • @ashleyclaiborne1182
    @ashleyclaiborne1182 3 роки тому +1

    Its worth noting that the style of garnish in this cocktail will have a lot of nucleation sites to agitate the sparking wine so it will go flat very fast. Loved the video! Cheers!

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 2 роки тому

      Not gonna lie, I'm going to have to google "nucleation sites".

  • @elizabethlauricella7176
    @elizabethlauricella7176 Рік тому

    Just made one. Love it!! Oh no!! Something like I’d go!!

  • @benjamincottle8500
    @benjamincottle8500 2 роки тому

    Crémant - good call

  • @marleyhaller
    @marleyhaller 4 роки тому +1

    Yay Az is in this one!!

  • @Vera-kh8zj
    @Vera-kh8zj 2 роки тому

    adorable presentation, Anders. I wish I had caught also the young lady's name to thank her, too.

  • @913mario
    @913mario Рік тому

    the perfect ending tbh

  • @fatbowe
    @fatbowe 3 місяці тому

    Going to try it...Both.
    😂❤🎉

  • @CoachRob619
    @CoachRob619 6 місяців тому +1

    Cognac with mine!