French 75
A glamorous celebration cocktail born in Paris, combining gin, lemon, and sugar topped with champagne for a sparkling finish.
Ingredients
- 1 oz London dry gin
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 3 oz Brut champagne
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with elegant first-course dishes like foie gras mousse on toast, lobster bisque, or caviar-topped blini. The champagne and celebratory nature elevate refined, luxurious, and delicate flavors.
Instructions
Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds
Strain into a chilled champagne flute
Top slowly with brut champagne
Express a lemon twist over the glass and drop it in as garnish
Tips
Chill every component including the flute for maximum effervescence Dry brut champagne works best to balance the sweetness; avoid sweet sparkling wines This cocktail is named after the French 75mm field gun for its powerful kick, so sip slowly