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5 from 4 votes

Classic French 75

A classic for a reason! The French 75 is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne. This is a light, refreshing, and fancy cocktail recipe that is easy to make and sure to impress!
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Meredith

Ingredients

  • 1 oz gin
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • ice
  • 3 oz champagne*
  • lemon twist to garnish

Instructions

  • Place gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold (approximately 15 seconds)
  • Strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne
  • Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy!

Notes

*You can use champagne or sparkling wine for this recipe. I recommend using a sweeter champagne or sparkling wine, like Prosecco or Asti. Brut is also a great option for those who'd prefer a dryer champagne.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg