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French 75 from Casablanca (1942)
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Uncork your champagne for this week's episode of Movie Mixology, featuring the French 75 from 1942's Casablanca! Drink along with hosts Pat and Marissa as they discuss the movie's timeless appeal and historical significance. They may even draw a few comparisons to *checks notes* Star Wars and the Hunger Games???
At the bar, Yvonne and the German officer place their orders.
YVONNE: "Sacha!"
GERMAN OFFICER: "French seventy-fives."
Yvonne is somewhat drunk already.
YVONNE: "Put up a whole row of them, Sacha...starting here and ending here."
She indicates with her hand where she wants them.
GERMAN OFFICER: "We will begin with two."
French 75 recipe
Combine 1/2 oz lemon juice and 1/2 oz simple syrup with 1-2oz of gin in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake and strain into a champagne glass.
Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon peel.
History Links
Vichy France: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vichy_France
Allied Invasion of North Africa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Torch
Spanish Civil War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Civil_War
Running Guns in Ethiopia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War
French National Anthem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Marseillaise
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