Easy French 75 Cocktail Recipe

The ultimate celebratory cocktail recipe, the French 75 cocktail is bright, refreshing, and effervescent. Made with just three simple ingredients including gin, champagne, and lemon juice.

When it comes to cocktails, I like them citrus-forward, effervescent, and well-balanced (read: not too sweet.) Prosecco is my drink of choice when I go out with girlfriends or have a date-night in with my husband, so it’s no surprise that it’s on my Friendsgiving menu this year!

What is a French 75?

Dating back to the World War I, it’s name was obtained from a French piece of artillery.

Garnishes

The best garnish for a French 75 cocktail is a lemon peel and is easy to do. Just cut a lemon width wise in a circle and use a paring knife to cut as much as the pith.

Cost saving tips

Looking for a good cost alternative to providing champagne? Swap out the traditional champagne with Prosecco or cava.

Easy French 75 Cocktail Recipe

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The ultimate celebratory cocktail recipe, the French 75 is bright, refreshing and effervesacent. Made with just three simple ingredients including gin, champagne and lemon juice.  

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

ServesServes: 1

CourseCourse: Drinks

CaloriesCalories: 122

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 4 ounces gin
• ▢ ¼ cup lemon juice
• ▢ 8 ounces champagne or prosecco
• ▢ simple syrup to taste optional

Equipment

• Champagne Flutes

Instructions

 

1. ▢
   Fill four champagne flutes with one ounce gin and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
2. ▢
   Top each glass with two ounces champagne and sweeten to taste with simple syrup if you wish. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 2.4gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 2mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4g

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