French 75 cocktail

French 75 Cocktail Recipe

The French 75 is Champagne’s most famous cocktail: a razor-bright blend of gin, fresh lemon, and a touch of sugar, finished with chilled Champagne. This French 75 recipe delivers crisp citrus, fine bubbles, and botanical lift—elegant at brunch, ideal as an aperitif, and perfect for celebrations.

Glass:

Champagne Flute

Strength

Ingredients

1

Details

Glass: Champagne Flute
Makes: 1 serving
Strength:

Flavor Profile:

🌿 fresh 💭 effervescent 🍊 citrusy

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until very cold.

  2. 2

    Double strain into a chilled champagne flute.

  3. 3

    Gently top with Champagne. Do not stir. Garnish with a long lemon zest.

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