French 75
A crisp union of gin, lemon, sugar, and Champagne that delivers bracing bubbles with artillery-level snap.
19%
ABV
218
Calories
Flute
Glass
Flavor Profile
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Chill a Champagne flute
Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice until frosty
Double-strain into the flute
Top gently with chilled Champagne
Express a long lemon twist over the glass and drop in
Glassware
Served in a champagne flute
Garnish
Expressed lemon twist
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill all ingredients and glassware for maximum fizz
Never shake Champagne—always top gently
A long lemon twist adds aroma and classic presentation
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the French 75.
Meyer Lemon 75
A modern classic cocktail that reimagines the historic French 75 with the uniquely American ingredient that is the Meyer lemon, resulting in a more nuanced and aromatic drink.
French 76
Vodka variation on the French 75—vodka, lemon, and sugar topped with brut Champagne for a crisp, modern sparkle.
French 95
Bourbon bubbles—whiskey, lemon, and sugar topped with brut Champagne for a richer French 75 variant.
French 125
Cognac‑based French 75—cognac, lemon, and sugar topped with brut Champagne for a richer sparkle.
French 77
Elderflower sparkling—St‑Germain, lemon, and brut Champagne for a floral, festive aperitif.
History & Heritage
“Most accounts trace the French 75 to 1915 at the New York Bar (later Harry's) in Paris, where a gin-and-Champagne mash-up was said to hit like the French 75mm field gun. Early recipes sometimes used cognac, but the gin version gained fame in the 1930 *Savoy Cocktail Book* and WWII-era U.S. bars. Its blend of lively bubbles and sharp citrus has kept it a celebratory staple ever since.”
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Berry 75
A modern evolution of the French 75 with fresh blackberry syrup and sparkling wine—vibrant, fruit-forward, and elegantly effervescent.