Modelo French 75 for One Battle After Another

If there’s one thing the characters in One Battle After Another know, it’s guns, explosives, and Modelo. This high-intensity film deserves a cocktail to match that’s sparkling, flavorful, and even resembles a stick of dynamite in its flute glass shape. Since this film earned 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, we thought the best way to honor the French 75 revolutionary group is with a French 75 of their own. Since our main character here Bob Ferguson (Leonardo Dicaprio) often cracks open a Modelo with Sergio (Benicio del Toro), we add in an easy-to-make Modelo reduction syrup that adds a bit of depth to this light cocktail. It’s crisp, a little malty, and completely upgrades this classic cocktail for the new world order.

What Academy Awards is One Battle After Another Nominated for at the Oscars?

If you’ve seen One Battle After Another, it’s no surprise that this film took home 13 nominations thanks to its expert acting, incredible score, stunning special effects, as well as its heartfelt and hilarious script. In acting categories, this movie earns nods for Actor in a Leading Role (Leonardo Dicaprio), two for Actor in a Supporting Role (Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn), Actress in a Supporting Role (Teyana Taylor), and Casting (Cassandra Kulukundis). It then also earns nods for Cinematography (Michael Bauman), Directing (Paul Thomas Anderson), Film Editing (Andy Jurgensen), Music Original Score (Jonny Greenwood), Production Design (Florencia Martin and Anthony Carlino), Sound (José Antonio García, Christopher Scarabosio, and Tony Villaflor), Writing (Paul Thomas Anderson), and of course, Best Picture.

Modelo French 75 for One Battle After Another

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• Author: Kylie Thomas

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Description

In honor of the French 75 and Bob’s love for a Modelo.

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Ingredients

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• 1 oz London dry gin
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz Modelo reduction syrup
• Top with champagne or sparkling wine
• Lemon twist (for garnish)

For the Modelo reduction syrup:

• 1 bottle (12 oz) Modelo Especial
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 small strip lemon peel

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Instructions

1. Add gin, lemon juice, and Modelo syrup to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled flute.
4. Top with Champagne.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

For the Modelo reduction syrup:

1. Pour Modelo into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Reduce the liquid by about half which will take about 10–15 minutes.
3. Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
4. Add lemon peel and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
5. Strain and cool completely then tore in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe, Styling, and Photography by Kylie Thomas

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