How to make a FRENCH 75 | pick your poison!

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 🎥 🎨

[@marceloestradajr.6869]

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!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you, Marcelo! Cheers!

[@petermcguire4769]

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

[@marcusjuniusbrutus1859]

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

[@chrisw.5823]

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

[@andresanchez1025]

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]

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

[@oldrustycars]

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.

[@joewansbrough2291]

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”

[@behindthebar97]

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

[@magicsteve5523]

Best job in the world

[@thewellnessritual]

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

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Juliana! Cheers to you!

[@Barprints]

Love the chemistry between those two!

[@kevinvanloo2049]

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.

[@2paktolife]

Lmao

[@rachmusic9873]

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

[@123stevevw]

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!

[@suejohnson2380]

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

[@skyahn83]

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

[@tobarstep]

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.

[@deborahinaba2641]

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

[@alexandermeyer71]

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

[@keithmiller113]

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

[@IndigoWall]

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.

[@Just-a-bystander]

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.

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Gary! Cheers to you!

[@ltdwlbl]

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

[@alpesh6049]

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

[@robertachampeau2078]

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

[@jonathand.vanloock9282]

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

[@2Wheels_NYC]

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

[@matttalksbeer1474]

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

[@phillyfilly]

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!

[@indepthbasketball]

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

[@gogo2325100]

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

[@royellis2304]

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

[@kmonalisa88]

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 :)

[@Niaknow]

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

[@lollypopgumdropsugar]

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

[@naudical1]

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

[@chicoagatho]

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

[@cameronmarceau9490]

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.

[@tonigoo265]

Danke für das informative und kurzweilige Video.

[@Sharkoceanscuba]

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

[@youbettercalltyrone713]

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

[@jenilsonferraz4154]

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

[@alexhammify]

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

[@GAUDIOPHILE]

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

[@lekcom62]

Love you guys and Oz is great thankyou

[@jamieroszel]

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

[@werk5356]

Great team!! Thanks!!!

[@Barprints]

Love it both ways! Great cocktail!

[@lrphd8536]

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]

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 :)

[@dear_totheheart]

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

[@hillabornstein177]

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

[@AndersErickson]

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

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

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

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

[@meekjoe8600]

Thank you it’s my birthday I luv this cocktail

[@Randallsilver]

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

[@sleepy-sheepy6517]

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.

[@greggm206]

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!

[@utsteinproductions]

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!

[@AlonzoTheArmless]

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

[@jakubn4736]

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!

[@fwtadventures6226]

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!

[@gerardogalindo8943]

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

[@JustMe-fz5uc]

You two together are very fun to watch.

[@johnolmos8670]

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

[@chrishyde7798]

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

[@michaelvandewalle8843]

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

[@zackgarcia5471]

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

[@TheVileintent]

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

[@Peppers6969]

Keep up the good work

[@Richard195602]

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

[@fernandodefrias9370]

another great video

[@cradleofphill]

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. 🙏

[@philgaraccio3462]

Classic, anither great celebration, cheers

[@mathieud4770]

Lemon garnish directly inspired from your haircut, love it!

[@JenRuddy]

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

[@Barprints]

Love the videos when Az comes out to play!

[@christineleary1688]

omg I love you guys!!

[@latishasmith5969]

I love this video❤❤❤

[@staceytappan3687]

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

[@AndersErickson]

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

[@lorrainebeightler8265]

I like it with Cognac one of my favorite drinks

[@elizabethlauricella7176]

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

[@anthonywhite8070]

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

[@VarnasL]

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

[@AndersErickson]

Love it! Cheers to you!

[@mybiggrin]

Beautiful

[@josephmaschari1073]

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

[@WhyTom]

I make this one at home pretty often now. Btw, would love to see a tour of your bar space some time, if you haven't done one already!

[@ashleyclaiborne1182]

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]

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

[@marcondespaulo]

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.

[@marleyhaller]

Yay Az is in this one!!

[@sao9995]

Anders, thank you so much. You are just the right mix! Ouch, excuse that awful pun. No, but really you are sincere, fun enough and genteel without being stuffy. Maybe refined is the word for which I'm searching. In any case, I like drinking with you, and I love the way you pour and serve. Bravisimo!

[@michaeljohnson1015]

i saw on a video this was made with cognac and egg whites.. I definitely try this was cognac minus the garnish🎉

[@benjamincottle8500]

Crémant - good call

[@Plague6924]

bourgoin verjus (wiki verjuice) instead of lemon juice makes a world of difference! To me the gin version tastes soapy at times, but i love it with verjus instead of lemon juice - verjus lasts forever in the fridge, would definitely recommend it if you can get it :D

[@stereodreamer23]

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...

[@saucytabasco]

The end was the best! 😂

[@Barprints]

They look like a fun couple to be around

[@dearmas9068]

Had a really nice French 75 at Le Bouchon a week or so ago. Not bad!

[@dravendrinks]

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

[@LouCook4531]

I love your videos

[@FriskyOCallahan]

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

[@fatbowe]

Going to try it...Both. 😂❤🎉

[@coryj7841]

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]

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

[@mdh1961]

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

[@jesseh4259]

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

[@Barprints]

Love their natural goofiness

[@CatHostage]

Your hair is beautiful Anders! What product(s) do you use? Loved the video!