French 75
Gin · Champagne Flute
Named after a French artillery gun, this elegant cocktail combines gin, lemon juice, and champagne. Created during WWI, it's celebration in a glass.
| Glass | Champagne Flute |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 20% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | effervescent, citrus, elegant, celebratory |
Ingredients
- Gin1 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
- Simple Syrup0.5 oz
- Champagne2 oz
- Lemon Peel1 piece
Method
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to shaker with ice
- Shake and strain into champagne flute
- Top with champagne
- Garnish with lemon twist
Pro Tips
- Named for a WWI French 75mm field gun — the drink hits like one.
- Use brut Champagne, not Prosecco — the yeast complexity is the point.
- A long spiral of lemon peel is traditional; the oils atop the foam are the perfume.