- 30 ml1 ozgin
- 15 ml0.5 ozlemon juice
- 10 ml0.25 ozsugar syrup
- 0 topchampagne
Garnish: lemon twist
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~16% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Shake the gin, lemon juice and syrup hard with ice.
- Strain into a chilled flute or collins glass.
- Top with champagne.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
The story
Named for a French artillery gun from the first World War, this one takes a gin fizz and finishes it with champagne instead of soda. It turns a simple sour into something that feels made for celebrating.
Flavour
Quick answers
French 75 questions
How do you make a French 75?
Shake the gin, lemon juice and syrup hard with ice. Strain into a chilled flute or collins glass. Top with champagne. Twist a lemon peel over the top. You need 30 ml (1 oz) gin, 15 ml (0.5 oz) lemon juice, 10 ml (0.25 oz) sugar syrup and 0 top champagne.
What's in a French 75?
Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and champagne, garnished with lemon twist.
Is a French 75 shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a French 75 served in?
A flute, with no ice.
How strong is a French 75?
About 16% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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