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A pale gold French 75 cocktail with fine bubbles and a lemon twist in a champagne flute.

Classic French 75 Cocktail

A bright French 75 made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and chilled sparkling wine, finished with a lemon twist.
Servings 1 cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Champagne flute

Ingredients

French 75

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz chilled sparkling wine
  • 1 twist lemon peel for garnish
  • 1 cup ice for shaking
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Shake:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds, until the shaker is cold.

Finish and Serve:

  • Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
  • Top slowly with the sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the cleanest, brightest flavor.
  • A dry sparkling wine keeps the cocktail crisp and balanced.
  • For a sweeter drink, add another 1/4 ounce of simple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 9gSodium: 5mgSugar: 8g
Calories: 170kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Champagne Cocktail, French 75, Gin Cocktail