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French 75 Cocktail Recipe

The French 75 is a classic, refreshing cocktail that combines the botanicals of gin with the bright tang of fresh lemon, a touch of sweetness from simple syrup, and the celebratory fizz of Champagne.
Perfect for casual evenings, brunch, or special occasions, it’s elegant, approachable, and quick to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (sugar water)
  • 3 ounces Champagne or sparkling wine chilled
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Pour in the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake until the mixture is well chilled.
  4. Strain into a Champagne flute or coupe glass.
  5. Gently pour chilled Champagne on top and garnish with a lemon twist.
    French 75 Cocktail Recipe

Notes

Honestly, the French 75 is a little sparkle of joy in a glass. It’s not about perfection, it’s about shaking, pouring, tasting, and laughing at small mistakes.
If your twist isn’t perfect or your Champagne fizzes too much, congrats, you’re doing it right.