Classic French 75 (Gin & Champagne Cocktail)

Champagne being poured into flute with gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

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Classic French 75 (Gin & Champagne Cocktail)

The French 75 is a classic gin cocktail featuring fresh lemon juice and homemade simple syrup, topped with cold Champagne! A perfect light and crisp cocktail for both summer gatherings as well as celebratory events.

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Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: French

Keyword: champagne cocktail, christmas themed cocktail, gin cocktail, how to make a french 75, restaurant-worthy cocktail, summer cocktail

Servings: drink

Calories: 202kcal

Author: Ari Laing

Equipment

Cocktail shaker

Jigger

Citrus juicer

Ingredients

2 oz distilled gin, I like The Botanist
¾ oz fresh lemon juice, plus peel from lemon
½ oz simple syrup
2 oz Champagne, very cold

Instructions

Make the drink. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add 2 oz gin, ¾ oz lemon juice, and ½ oz simple syrup. Shake vigorously, then strain into a flute. Fill with 2 oz cold Champagne, then garnish with twisted lemon peel. Serve immediately.

Notes

Bubbly: If you don't have Champagne, try with Prosecco, Cava, or Brut.
You can replace gin with cognac, which is the original spirit used in this popular drink!
No simple syrup? Agave nectar is a decent substitute in a pinch.

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