Gin · Flute
French 75
Gin, lemon and bubbles: chic and festive
Strength
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Shaken
A French 75 is made with 30 ml gin, 15 ml lemon juice, 10 ml simple syrup and 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine. Shaken and served in a flute.
Named after a First World War field gun, the French 75 is a gin sour crowned with champagne. Light on its feet, with more punch than you'd think.
Ingredients
1 glass
- Gin30 ml
- Lemon juice15 ml
- Simple syrup10 ml
- Champagne or sparkling wine60 ml
Garnish Long lemon twist
Preparation
- Shake the gin, lemon and syrup with ice.
- Strain into a flute.
- Top up with champagne.