French 75 Recipes

Classic and potent, the French 75 is a wine cocktail that can add a touch of sparkle to your celebrations.

Classic Gin French 75

  • Profile: Bubbly, Strong, Tart

  • Ingredients:

    1 oz Gin

    0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

    0.5 oz Simple Syrup

    3 oz Chilled Champagne (or other dry sparkling wine)

    Lemon Twist for garnish

  • Instructions: Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a Champagne flute. Top with Champagne and garnish.

French 75

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Explore the variations of this truly classic wine cocktail.

French 75 Recipe Variations

Original Cognac French 75

  • Profile: Bubbly, Rich, Strong

  • Spirit: 1 oz VS or VSOP Cognac

  • Instructions: Follow the classic recipe, swapping gin for Cognac.

Elderflower French 75

  • Profile: Bubbly, Floral, Sweet

  • Spirit: 1 oz Gin

  • Sweetener: 0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur (instead of simple syrup)

  • Instructions: Shake gin, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur with ice, then proceed as usual.