• Gin
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  A London Dry gin works best for a crisp profile
• Fresh lemon juice
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Freshly squeezed for the best flavor
• Simple syrup
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Adjust to taste for sweetness
• Champagne
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Well-chilled; can substitute with any quality dry sparkling wine
• Lemon twist
  1

  For garnish

• Cocktail shaker
• Hawthorne strainer
• Jigger
• Fine mesh strainer (optional, for extra smoothness)
• Champagne flute

1. 1

   Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. 2

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

3. 3

   Strain the mixture into a chilled Champagne flute.

4. 4

   Top with 2 oz of chilled Champagne.

5. 5

   Gently stir to blend, if desired.

6. 6

   Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.

• Effortlessly elegant and perfect for special occasions
• Beautifully balanced between tart, sweet, and sparkling
• Light and refreshing, making it an ideal aperitif
• Simple ingredients, yet delivers a complex flavor profile
• A timeless classic with a fascinating backstory

The French 75 has a storied past dating back to World War I. It’s said to have been created at the New York Bar in Paris (later known as Harry’s New York Bar) around 1915. The drink was named after the powerful French 75mm field gun, famed for its kick—much like the cocktail itself. Originally, the recipe sometimes used cognac, but gin became the standard over time. The cocktail’s blend of bubbly Champagne and botanicals made it a favorite in jazz-age Paris, and it remains a symbol of celebration to this day.