French 75 With Strawberry & Rosemary

Like many classic drinks, the French 75 has a simple formula: gin or cognac, lemon, sugar, and bubbles. It’s a drink that could have emerged simultaneously in any number of bars around the world, but historians place the first mention of the French 75 in the 1927 book titled Here’s How!, then again in Harry Craddock’s seminole 1930 tome, The Savoy Cocktail Book. While Craddock calls for gin, we’ve swapped in our sponsor, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, for this modern take on a traditional recipe. The vodka is infused with strawberry and rosemary, pairing beautifully with the smooth flavor of Tito’s. The strawberry provides luscious body while the rosemary contributes a lovely herbaceous note to ride along the Champagne. Complemented perfectly by a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this riff will be a crowd pleaser for the next summer get-together. Make-ahead note: Allow at least 18 hours for your vodka to infuse with the strawberries and rosemary before using.