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French 75

The French 75 mixes gin, fresh lemon and sugar, topped with Champagne. Bright, fizzy and dangerously easy to drink, it is a brunch and celebration favourite.

cocktail · Approx. 12-15% ABV

  • french 75
  • gin
  • champagne
  • sparkling
  • brunch
  • celebration
  • classic cocktail
French 75
Hans Leuzinger

The French 75 mixes gin, fresh lemon and sugar, topped with Champagne. Bright, fizzy and dangerously easy to drink, it is a brunch and celebration favourite.

Ingredients

  • 30ml gin
  • 15ml fresh lemon juice
  • 10-15ml sugar syrup
  • Chilled Champagne or other dry sparkling wine, to top
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist, to garnish

Method

  1. Shake: Add the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup to a shaker full of ice and shake hard for 10 seconds.
  2. Strain: Strain into a chilled Champagne flute.
  3. Top: Slowly top up with cold Champagne.
  4. Garnish: Finish with a twist of lemon peel.

Tips for the Perfect French 75

  • Pour the fizz slowly down the side of the glass so it doesn't foam over.
  • Any dry sparkling wine, such as cava or English sparkling wine, works well.
  • Make sure the Champagne is properly cold before you start.

A Bit of History

The drink is named after the French 75mm field gun of the First World War, thanks to its considerable kick. It appeared in print in the 1920s and has been a favourite ever since.

Please drink responsibly. Know your limits, and never drink and drive.

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