The French 75 Cocktail will lead you on a delightful escapade into the world of classic Champagne cocktails.
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The French 75 is one of those classic cocktails that is indelibly linked with a certain scene. Picture yourself kicking back on a summery night at a rooftop bar in Paris, the Eiffel Tower lighting up the skyline. You’ve got some vintage jazz tracks playing in the background and a chilled-out, bubbly drink in hand. It’s got it all: the kick of gin, a citrusy hint of lemon, a smidge of sweetness, and that bright fancy fizz of Champagne!
If you enjoy a Gimlet Cocktail or a Classic Whiskey Highball, you’re going to want to sit up and take notice of this recipe for a French 75. It’s got the same gin and citrus base as the Gimlet and the citrus fizz of the Whiskey Highball, but the Champagne is where the French 75 takes an alternate route. It doesn’t matter whether you are a long-time cocktail devotee or total newbie, the French 75 is gonna be a go-to in your mixology toolkit.
INGREDIENTS
Ready to hit that Parisian rooftop? Here’s what you’ll need…
- 2 oz. gin
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- 4 oz. Champagne
what you’ll need
- cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- strainer
- champagne flute
- jigger or measuring tool
- bar spoon
- citrus twister or peeler
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and sugar or simple syrup. Fill it with ice and shake until it’s well chilled.
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled Champagne flute.
Top
Top it up with Champagne and gently stir to combine.
Garnish
Garnish with a lemon twist.
ENJOY!
How to Make a Healthy/Low-Calorie French 75
- Use a dry Champagne that is low in sugar, like Brut Nature, Extra Brut, or simply Brut.
- Use natural sweeteners like stevia or honey instead of sugar.
- For a French 75 mocktail, replace the gin and Champagne with non-alcoholic substitutes.
Tips & Tricks to Making a Perfect French 75 Cocktail
- Opt for a good quality gin that won’t be overpowered by the other ingredients.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is healthier and so much better.
- Serve your cocktail in a chilled champagne flute to maintain the drink’s cool temperature (and fizziness!).
- When adding the champagne, a gentle stir is all that’s needed.
FAQs
On average, a French 75 will run you about 200 calories.
First, chill your champagne flute for at least one hour. Then, enjoy it slowly to get all its flavor and bubbles.
Though a French 75 is traditionally made with Champagne, you can play around with prosecco or cava.
You can mix the ingredients any way you want but I recommend a cocktail shaker to cools down the ingredients super quickly. A mixing glass also works well.
For a luxurious upgrade, try the Royal 75, where the gin is substituted with Cognac. I LOVE it!
how to prep and store a french 75 cocktail
Mix you gin, lemon juice and sugar and store it in the fridge until your guests arrive. When you’re ready to serve, just pour out the base, pop the Champagne, and voila!
The gin-lemon mix can be kept in an airtight jar or bottle in your fridge. It will stay fresh for a couple days, at least. When you’re ready to treat yourself to another round simply shake it up, and top it off with fresh Champagne. Enjoy!
French 75 Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz. gin
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- 4 oz. Champagne
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and sugar or simple syrup. Fill it with ice and shake until it’s well chilled.
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Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute.
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Top it up with Champagne and gently stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
- Serve your cocktail in a chilled Champagne flute to maintain the drink’s cool temperature and fizziness.
- When adding the Champagne, a gentle stir is all that’s needed.
- For a professional-looking garnish, curl the lemon peel tightly around a straw or a cocktail stirrer and leave it for a few seconds to take shape.
Nutrition
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