75

prep time:
10 min
total time:
10 min
Makes 1 drink
TaraTara

Strong stuff

ingredients

  • 1 teaspoonful of absinthe
  • 2/3 ounce Calvados (French apple brandy)
  • 1/3 ounce gin

directions

Shake with ice and strain into canteen.

notes

The original cocktail (or fear-preventative) was created during World War I and named after the French 75mm artillery cannon. In the 1920's, the recipe was modified into the 'French 75' - something completely different, and without absinthe, by Harry's Am

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