| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.0% | SHAKE | CHAMPAGNE | 120ml |
What is French 75?
The French 75 is an elegant cocktail made by shaking dry gin with lemon juice and sugar syrup, then topping with champagne, with an ABV of approximately 14%.
Born in Paris during World War I, it's named after the powerful punch of the French 75mm field gun.
An IBA official cocktail, it's the perfect sophisticated choice for celebrations and special occasions.
French 75 ABV
The French 75 has an ABV of approximately 14%, placing it in the medium range for cocktails.
Dry gin (40%) at 30ml and champagne (12%) at 60ml combined with lemon juice and syrup creates roughly 14%.
Similar to a Kir Royal (13%), much stronger than a Mimosa (6%). Champagne's refreshing bubbles make it seem lighter, but it's actually quite potent.
French 75 Ingredients
- 30ml - Dry Gin
- 15ml - Lemon Juice
- 15ml - Simple Syrup
- 60ml - Champagne
French 75 Recipe
- Chill a champagne flute in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Add 30ml gin, 15ml lemon juice, and 15ml simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until all ingredients are well combined.
- Double strain into the chilled champagne flute and top with 60ml of cold champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or express lemon peel oils over the glass before dropping it in.
Use high-quality dry champagne for the best results. A brut champagne works perfectly to balance the gin and lemon without being too sweet. Make sure to chill your champagne flute beforehand.
French 75 Taste
The French 75 opens with champagne's delicate bubbles and refreshing citrus notes spreading across the palate.
Dry gin's juniper and lemon's acidity then create balance, while sugar syrup adds appropriate sweetness. Champagne's elegant finish lingers long.
Perfect for celebration parties or special occasions, recommended for champagne lovers seeking more complexity.
French 75 History
The French 75 was born in 1915 at Harry's New York Bar in Paris. It's named after the French 75mm field gun (Canon de 75) used during World War I, comparing its kick to the cannon's powerful recoil.
It gained popularity among Allied soldiers during the war, earning its name because drinking it felt like being hit by artillery.
Some claim it was originally cognac-based, though gin has become the modern standard. An IBA official cocktail, it's beloved in classic bars worldwide.
