French 75 is a cocktail made from gin, champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. It is also called a 75 Cocktail. In French it is known as a Soixante Quinze.
French 75 Cocktail
The French 75 dates back to World War I, named after the French 75mm field gun, known for its kick. An early form of this drink was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris—later Harry’s New York Bar—by barman Harry MacElhone. It’s a cocktail that is popular nowadays to order in a bar.
🛒 Ingredients Needed:
- gin
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- simple syrup
- champagne or prosecco
- lemon twist, for garnish
✏️ How to make a French 75 Cocktail:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker, and then add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into two champagne glasses. Top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
➡️ Tips and Substitutions:
- There is a variation of the French 75 that uses cognac instead of gin, which is known as a “French 75 à la française” or “Soixante Quinze.”
- It doesn’t really matter if you use champagne or Prosecco- both work in this cocktail. Just use one that you enjoy!
- Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice and good quality gin for the best flavor.
❤️ What I Love About This Recipe:
- I love that there’s a celebratory quality to this sparkling cocktail. It can be served as an alternative to champagne!
- It’s a good excuse to get out my champagne glasses.
- I like mine with a little more simple syrup to create a sweeter cocktail.
Favorite French Recipes:
French 75
Love this classic cocktail recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 6 ounces champagne or prosecco
- lemon twists, for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker, and then add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into two champagne glasses. Top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 148kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.04g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 99mg, Fiber: 0.04g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
