French 75
The French 75 is a citrusy wine cocktail made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Champagne. It is shaken and served in a champagne flute, about 12% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Champagne flute
- Served
- Flute
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
- Family
- Spritz & Wine
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 30mlGin
- 15mlLemon Juice
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- 60mlChampagne
How to make it
- Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice.
- Strain into flute and top with champagne.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the French 75
Named after the powerful French 75mm field gun used in WWI.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
- No Champagne? Use Prosecco (Fruitier and a little sweeter)
All swaps for Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Champagne
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