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French 75
French 75 with gin, lemon, syrup and Champagne. Exact measures and the right sequence: shake the base, then add Champagne in the glass.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
Check off each ingredient after adding it to the cocktail.
- Gin40% ABV1.01 US fl oz
- Fresh lemon juice0.51 US fl oz
- Simple syrup (1:1)0.51 US fl oz
- Champagne12% ABV2.03 US fl oz
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving. Shaking time and the capacity of one shaker do not increase with the serving count.
Ice
- Use ice cubes only to shake the non-carbonated base.
- Serve in a chilled flute without ice cubes.
What you need
Jigger · Shaker and strainer
How to make it
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Chill a Champagne flute.
Measure gin, lemon juice and syrup into a shaker; add ice cubes.
Shake and strain the base into the flute.
Slowly add the measured Champagne and stir gently. Serve without garnish.
Small details, better drinks
- Never add Champagne to a sealed shaker.
- Pour the wine after straining the base.
- Prosecco makes a variation; the selected recipe uses Champagne.
Good to know
Should I shake the Champagne?
No. Add it in the glass after preparing the base.
Is there ice in the flute?
No. Ice is used to chill the base in the shaker.
Do I need a garnish?
No. The selected IBA recipe requires none.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
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- IBA — French 75 ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
