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French 75 Recipe

Named after a WWI field gun — for the kick a little Champagne adds to gin and lemon.

Prep Time
2 min
Method
Shaken
Glass
Champagne flute
Strength
Balanced

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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About the French 75

First documented in Harry MacElhone's 1927 "Barflies and Cocktails," named for the French 75mm field gun. Which bar first served it is genuinely debated between New York and Paris bartending circles.

French 75 cocktail served in a Champagne flute
Ingredients for a French 75: Gin, Fresh lemon juice, Simple syrup laid out on a home kitchen counter

Ingredients

Servings
1
  • Gin1 ½ oz
  • Fresh lemon juice¾ oz
  • Simple syrup½ oz
  • Champagne~2 oz, to top

Method

  1. Measure and pour the gin, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup into the shaker.
  2. Add a scoop of ice to the shaker.
  3. Shake for 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a flute.
  5. Top with Champagne.
  6. Cut a lemon twist.
  7. Express the peel over the drink and garnish with it.
Shaking the French 75 into a chilled champagne flute
Close-up of the garnish on a French 75, expressed over the glass

Glass & Garnish

Champagne flute, chilled. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Use a dry sparkling wine. Pairs well with light brunch appetizers.

Tools Used

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