Signature Beverage Guide

The French 75 is a classic cocktail that originated during World War I and is generally credited to Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, where it was created in 1915 by bartender Harry MacElhone. Named after the powerful French 75mm field gun, the cocktail combines gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar and Champagne. Its refreshing yet…

Spritz cocktails originated in 19th-century northern Italy, particularly the Veneto region, where Austrian soldiers and visitors found Italian wines too strong and began diluting them with a splash of water. The drink evolved into the Spritz, traditionally made with wine, soda water and ice. In the early 20th century, bittersweet aperitifs such as Aperol were…