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French 75

Collins glass · Ordinary Drink · France / Paris

Built around Gin, French 75 brings a citrus and sweet profile to a collins glass.

French 75 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ozGin
  • 2 tsp superfineSugar
  • 1 1/2 ozLemon juice
  • 4 oz ChilledChampagne
  • 1Orange
  • 1Maraschino cherry

How to make it

  1. Combine gin, sugar, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne glass.
  3. Top up with Champagne.
  4. Stir gently.

Story

Named for a WWI field gun, this gin–lemon–champagne sparkler hits with surprising force beneath its celebration polish.

Best for

celebratory · social · lighthearted · romantic · citrus · sweet

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