How to Make a French 75 Cocktail – A Light and Bubbly Classic

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French 75 Cocktail styled for BarBits.co.uk - an elegant sparkling drink made with gin, citrus, and Champagne, ideal for menus and special occasions.

Information

Prep time

4 min

Strength

Light to Medium

Servings

1 cocktail

Category

Gin-based Cocktail

Origin

France, early 1900s

A Brief History of the French 75 Cocktail


The French 75 Cocktail dates back to World War I and was named after the French 75mm field gun due to its powerful kick. Originally served in a coupe, it later transitioned to flutes for better bubble retention. 


A blend of gin, lemon juice, sugar, and Champagne, it’s the perfect balance of bright, bubbly, and boozy. Today, the French 75 Cocktail remains a classic choice for toasts and elegant occasions.

Ingredients


  • 30ml gin

  • 15ml fresh lemon juice

  • 15ml sugar syrup

  • Champagne (to top)

  • Ice

  • Lemon peel or twist (for garnish

Equipment You’ll Need


  • Jigger

  • Shaker

  • Hawthorne strainer

  • Fine mesh strainer

  • Champagne flute or coupe

  • Bar spoon or garnish peeler

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Method

Step 1 - Add Ingredients to Shaker


Pour 30ml gin, 15ml fresh lemon juice, and 15ml sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Step 2 - Fill with Ice and Shake


Add plenty of ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

Step 3 - Double Strain into Glass


Using a Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer, pour into a chilled Champagne flute or coupe.

Step 4 - Top with Champagne


Slowly add chilled Champagne until the glass is almost full.

Step 5 - Garnish and Serve


Twist a lemon peel over the glass to express the oils, then drop it into the drink or place it on the rim.


A sparkling French 75 Cocktail with a lemon twist in a flute glass, golden in colour with fine bubbles, set against a soft, celebratory backdrop.
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Cocktail Recipe


The French 75 Cocktail is as stylish as it is simple. With bright citrus, botanical gin, and effervescent Champagne, it’s a perfect balance of light, crisp, and celebratory. Whether for a brunch menu or an evening toast, this cocktail adds sparkle to any moment.


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