French 75
Gin, lemon, simple syrup, topped with champagne — festive and elegant.
Ingredients
| London Dry Gin | 1.5 oz |
| Fresh lemon juice | 0.75 oz |
| Simple syrup (1:1) | 0.75 oz |
| Champagne / sparkling wine | 2 oz |
| Total volume | 5.00 oz |
Garnish: Lemon twist
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the london dry gin, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled flute glass.
- 4
Top with the champagne / sparkling wine.
- 5
Garnish with lemon twist.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| London Dry Gin | 18.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup (1:1) | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Champagne / sparkling wine | 24.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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French 75 FAQ
What's in a French 75?
A classic French 75 is made with london dry gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup (1:1), champagne / sparkling wine. It's shaken and served in a flute glass.
What is the ABV of a French 75?
A classic French 75 is approximately 18.9% ABV — about 1.57 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a French 75?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch French 75s for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.