Cocktail Classics
The Profile
French 75
Lovely classic cocktails are always appropriate for spring parties & if you’re looking for something a little more polished, serve guests a French 75. Gin, fresh lemon juice & a splash of champagne make these particularly festive. Create a small bar area to make the cocktails & be certain to choose a coupe style glass to serve them in for effortless vintage style. Zip a vegetable peeler down the side of lemons to create 2-inch pieces of zest that can be added to rims for a bright garnish just before passing. Look for pointers on how to capture large quantities of the juice & take care of that task ahead. It can be stored in small glass carafes until needed.
French 75
makes 1 cocktail
2 Tbsp gin
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp Simple Syrup
1/2 cup ice cubes
2 Tbsp champagne
Garnish: Lemon rind
Combine the gin, the lemon juice, the Simple Syrup & the ice in a cocktail shaker; shake vigorously 30 seconds. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass. Top with the champagne. Garnish, if desired.
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How To Juice Fresh Lemons
Lemons can be used in both sweet & savory foods pairing well with just about anything making them extremely versatile. When choosing them from produce bins, select fruit with a bright, uniform color. Pick them up & gently press them in your hand. They should feel firm with a slight give to them. If the zest is desired, take care of that task first by running the outer portion over a microplane grater, then slice the lemons in half for juicing. Extracting it from the citrus is simple when the correct tool is used.
The Technique
When fresh lemon juice is needed for recipe applications, it’s important to have the right device that will release every bit. A glass juicer where the reamer is set over a small bowl to collect the juice can be used or my preferred choice is a lemon press. These valuable tools are generally coated with a non-reactive finish to prevent the acid from producing off flavors. Citrus halves can be placed in the custom fit compartment then the handles pressed together to extract the juice over a small bowl. It’s efficient enough to press every bit of juice quickly. Once the task is complete, the pulp & seeds will be left behind. Simply remove the used lemon halves & discard them. Before adding the juice to recipe applications, pour it through a small fine wire mesh sieve to collect any seeds or unwanted bits of pulp that may be in the bowl.
The Tune
“Honeysuckle Rose” Ella Fitzgerald
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