French 75 Cocktail

A French 75 is cocktail elegance. It’s a perfect cocktail for celebrations like new years or birthdays. It’s fresh and bubbly but with a gin or cognac kick.

A tall, slender glass filled with a pale, bubbly cocktail garnished with a lemon twist on a wooden table. Soft, decorative lights are blurred in the background, creating a cozy ambiance.

It dates back to World War I and was named after the French 75mm field gun. Maybe it’s because this cocktail packs a similar punch. It’s light and refreshing, but undeniably strong.

Ingredients:

  • Gin – A dry gin works best to complement the citrus and champagne.
  • Fresh lemon juice – Bright and tangy, freshly squeezed is key.
  • Simple syrup – Balances the tartness with a hint of sweetness.
  • Champagne – Dry champagne or sparkling wine adds the fizz.
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist – For garnish. I use a simple cocktail garnish twist.

Method:

  1. Fill a cockail shaker with ice, then add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Shake it for about 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute or coupe glass.
  4. Pour champagne gently over the gin mixture until the glass is nearly full.
  5. Add a lemon twist.
A hand pours a clear liquid from a metal cocktail shaker into a tall, empty champagne glass. The scene is set against a neutral background on a light-colored surface.
A glass of champagne is being filled from a bottle, with bubbles rising to the top. The background is softly blurred, creating a festive and elegant atmosphere.

Tips for the perfect French 75:

  • Chill your glass: Pop your glass in the freezer for a few minutes before making the drink to keep it cold longer.
  • Experiment with the base spirit: While gin is traditional, cognac is the classic option for a warmer, richer flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a drier cocktail, reduce the simple syrup, or increase for a sweeter one.
A tall champagne flute filled with a light, bubbly drink garnished with a wooden skewer holding lemon slices. The background is softly blurred with faint twinkling lights.

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French 75 Cocktail

A tall glass brimming with a light, sparkling French 75 is garnished with a lemon twist on a skewer. The elegant cocktail rests on a pale surface, with soft, blurred lights in the background, creating an effortlessly refreshing scene.

A French 75 is cocktail elegance. It’s a perfect cocktail for celebrations like new years or birthdays. It’s fresh and bubbly but with a gin or cognac kick.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 oz (30 ml) gin (or cognac)
  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup
  • 3 oz (90 ml) Champagne (or sparkling wine, chilled)
  • Ice
  • Garnish: Lemon twist

Instructions

  1. Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well until chilled.
  2. Strain the mixture into a chilled Champagne flute or coupe glass.
  3. Slowly pour the Champagne to fill the glass, and gently stir to combine.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist

Notes

While gin is traditional, cognac is the classic option for a warmer, richer flavor.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g

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