The French 75 is a timeless, elegant cocktail that dates back to World War I. Named after the French 75mm field gun for its powerful kick, this sparkling drink combines the botanical brightness of gin with the tartness of lemon juice, a touch of sugar, and the effervescence of Champagne. It’s crisp, refreshing, and perfect for celebratory occasions.

French 75 Recipe (in ounces):

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 3 oz Champagne (or any dry sparkling wine)
• Garnish: lemon twist

Instructions:

Chill the glass:

Place a Champagne flute or coupe glass in the freezer or fill with ice water while preparing the cocktail.

Build the base:

In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz gin, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.

Shake:

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.

Strain:

Remove the glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Fine strain the mixture into the chilled glass.

Top with bubbles:

Gently top with 3 oz of Champagne.

Garnish:

Express a lemon twist over the glass to release oils, then drop it in for garnish.