Champagne Cocktail

French 75

Served in a flute · ~167 cal

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French 75

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Lemon juice
  • 15 ml Sugar syrup
  • 60 ml Champagne
  • Garnish Lemon twist

Preparation

  1. Shake gin, lemon juice and syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a flute. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Top with champagne.

Origin Story

The French 75 is thought to have originated during World War I, named after the French 75mm field gun due to its strong kick. It combines gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne, embodying a celebratory spirit.

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Seen in

  • Casablanca 1942

    Yvonne arrives at Rick's Café Américain with her new German-officer companion and they order French 75s — one of the few cocktails mixed on-screen.

  • A Good Year 2006

    Russell Crowe's character enjoys French 75s in the south of France.