French 75
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain into champagne flute, top with champagne, and serve.
Glass
Flute Glass
Ice
None
The French 75 allegedly dates to World War I Paris, named for the powerful French 75mm field gun—a nod to its deceptive kick. Gin provides a juniper backbone that meets bright citrus and a touch of sweetness, all lifted by the effervescence of champagne. The result is crisp, elegant, and dangerously drinkable, with the sparkling wine softening the gin's botanicals into something celebratory and refined.