Refreshing French 75 Cocktail Recipe Easy Homemade Gin and Lemon Drink
A bright and bubbly classic cocktail combining gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne or sparkling wine for a refreshing and elegant drink perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) London dry gin (e.g., Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire)
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 oz (90 ml) champagne or sparkling wine (Brut style recommended)
- Lemon twist or wheel for garnish
- Optional: a few dashes of Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Chill your champagne flute in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled champagne flute, leaving room at the top.
- Slowly pour 3 oz chilled champagne or sparkling wine down the side of the glass to preserve the bubbles.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel by twisting a thin strip of lemon peel over the glass to release oils, then place it in or on the rim.
- Optional: Add a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters on top for extra aromatic complexity.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; avoid shaking the sparkling wine to preserve bubbles. Pour champagne slowly to prevent overflow. Simple syrup balances tartness but can be adjusted for sweetness. Prepare lemon juice and simple syrup ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6
- Carbohydrates: 7
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