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French 75 Cocktail: An Easy Sparkling Classic

Craft the iconic French 75 cocktail at home with our step-by-step recipe. A delightful blend of gin, champagne, and citrus, perfect for any celebration.

Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

The French 75, a timeless cocktail with its roots in France, is a true classic. It's a delightful blend of gin, champagne, lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness that's perfect for celebrating special moments or elevating your cocktail game. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a home bartender, our step-by-step guide will help you craft this sparkling masterpiece with ease.

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste - try our simple syrup recipe!)
  • Ice cubes
  • Chilled champagne or sparkling wine
  • Lemon twist or cherry for garnish
Making French 75
    Equipment
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    Cocktail shaker

  2. 2

    Jigger or measuring cup 

  3. 3

    Strainer

  4. 4

    Champagne flute or coupe glass

  5. 5

    Citrus juicer

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    Ice cube tray

    7. Instructions
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    Step 1: Chill Your Glass
    • Place your champagne flute or coupe glass in the refrigerator or freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
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    Step 2: Prepare the Cocktail
    • In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
    • Add ice cubes to the shaker until it's about half full.
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    Step 3: Shake
    • Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. You want the mixture to become well-chilled.
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    Step 4: Strain Into the Glass
    • Using a strainer, pour the shaken cocktail into the chilled champagne flute or coupe glass.
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    Step 5: Top with Champagne
    • Carefully top off your French 75 with chilled champagne or sparkling wine. You can adjust the amount to your preference; many recipes call for around 2 oz (60 ml) of champagne.
    • Gently stir to combine the ingredients.
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    Step 6: Garnish
    • Add a lemon twist or a cherry as a garnish to your French 75.
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    Step 7: Serve
    • Serve your French 75 cocktail immediately, while it's at its sparkling best.

    Enjoy the crisp, effervescent, and slightly tart flavors of this classic cocktail. The French 75 is a timeless favorite that's perfect for toasting to life's special moments or simply sipping and savoring in style. Cheers!

Keywords: French, French 75, Drink, Beverage, Alcoholic drink, Alcohol, Cocktail
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