French 75
French 75 Cocktail Recipe – A Classic Champagne Twist
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 cocktail
The French 75 is elegance in a glass. With just four ingredients, it delivers a perfect balance of botanical gin, citrusy brightness, and sparkling sophistication. This is a favorite for bridal showers, spring brunches, and any celebration that calls for a touch of bubbly.
Bartender Tips
We often batch the gin, lemon, and syrup ahead of events and top with bubbly at the last second — it keeps things fast and fizzy for wedding receptions and brunch crowds. A coupe glass (like this one) elevates the presentation beautifully.
🍋 Ingredients
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 2 dashes simple syrup
- 2 oz Champagne (or sparkling wine)
🍸 Instructions
- Shake it up: Add gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
- Strain: Strain into a chilled coupe or flute glass.
- Top: Gently top with Champagne.
- Garnish: Add a twist of lemon for an extra flourish.
❓ French 75 FAQs
Can I use Prosecco or Cava?
Absolutely! Any dry sparkling wine works well — just be sure it's well chilled.
Is this drink strong?
It packs a punch but feels light thanks to the bubbles and citrus. Great for sipping slowly.
Why is it called a French 75?
It’s named after the French 75mm artillery gun from WWI — the drink was said to “hit hard.”
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