French 75

By Justin SullivanUpdated: Mar 2, 2022

2 Ratings

french 75 in a flute garnished with a lemon twist

PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: JUSTIN SULLIVAN

The French 75 is among the fanciest of cocktails. Sure, there’s the tried-and-true margarita and the timeless Old Fashioned, but the French 75 has got what those two don’t – Champagne!

Yes, this early 20th cocktail is indeed French, and its name is well deserved and appropriate given its inspiration: the powerful 75mm French field guns used during World War I. All in all, it’s no surprise it packs a punch. But a properly crafted French 75 is so well balanced that it comes off as super drinkable and delicious, to boot. Did we say it’s also a super celebratory too?

While Champagne is what makes this drink distinctively French (and totally worth the splurge in our opinion), a more affordable sparkling wine such as a Prosecco is certainly a sound option. Make sure to squeeze the lemon twist into your drink to add some of those floral lemon oils.

Want to make it in batches? Simply add the correct ratio of gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a pitcher and chill in the fridge. Then, when it comes time for the big toast of the night, pour the gin mixture into everyones flutes and top with sparkling wine. A perfect party cocktail!

Tried making your own French 75? Let us know how it came out in the comments below!

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Yields:: 1 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 5 mins
Total Time:: 5 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz.
gin
3/4 oz.
fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz.
simple syrup
3
to 4 oz Champagne or other sparkling wine
1
Lemon peel, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until completely chilled then strain into a champagne flute. Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.

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Justin Sullivan

Assistant Food Editor

Justin Sullivan is the Assistant Food Editor for Delish, where he helps test, develop, and (of course) taste recipes like one-pot meals, easy desserts, and everything in between. He has worked in professional kitchens across New York, but his favorite role will always be as matzoh ball sous chef to his grandma. He loves diners and being from New Jersey, and when he’s not prepping and testing hundreds of Delish recipes, Justin travels the globe as the world’s foremost chicken finger critic.