HAPPY HOUR: JAMES BEARD'S FRENCH SEVENTY-FIVES

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What could be more fun, indulgent, and celebratory than a Champagne cocktail? Based on a Tom Collins, this recipe was originally published in James Beard's first book. While some recipes for this classic mashup of gin and bubbly skimp on the spirit, Beard's version features a two-to-one ratio of gin to Champagne. We’ll drink to that! Watch the video below, as JBF’s director of house programming Izabela Wojcik demonstrates how to delight your guests with this festive cocktail at home.

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