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Beloved for its fun, fizzy and elegant nature, it’s no surprise that the French 75 has long been a mainstream cocktail favorite—both within France and beyond.
Crafted with a base of gin and topped with generous amounts of bubbly Champagne, it’s an easy-drinking libation equally at home at leisurely weekend brunches or as a Parisian-inspired, pre-dinner apéritif.
Here’s everything to know about this world-famous cocktail, from the history behind its name its name to which gins best help it shine.
What is French 75?
The French 75 is a cocktail made with gin, Champagne, lemon juice and simple syrup. The earliest version of the drink can be traced back to Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, a very fitting birthplace for one of the country’s most iconic cocktails.
“It’s also one of the simplest cocktails to make,” says Emanuele Balestra, bar manager at Bar du Fouquet’s at Le Majestic Hotel in Cannes. “Vigorously shake all the ingredients except the Champagne with ice to combine, and chill the ingredients, strain into a Champagne flute and top with Champagne.”
How To Make French 75
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- ¾ ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces Champagne
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Instruction
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, simple syrup and lemon juice.
Shake vigorously until chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into a flute and top with Champagne.
Garnish with lemon twist and enjoy.
Source: Wine Enthusiast
