- Method
- Shaken
- Glassware
- Flute
- Ice
- No ice
- Time
- 3 min
French 75
A gin sour crowned with bubbles: festive, light and citrusy. A toast with more character than sparkling wine alone.
Ingredients
- 30 mlLondon dry gin
- 15 mlLemon juice
- 15 mlSimple syrup
- top (60 ml)Brut sparkling wine
- 1 pieceLemon peel
Volume before dilution: 60 ml
Step by step
- 1
Shake the gin, lemon and syrup with ice.
- 2
Strain into a chilled flute.
- 3
Slowly top with very cold sparkling wine.
- 4
Express the lemon twist and garnish.
GarnishLemon twist
Allergenssulfites
Flavor profile
Story
Its name refers to the French 75 mm field gun of World War I. Similar recipes appear in 1920s books and it is often linked to Harry's New York Bar in Paris, though exact authorship is uncertain.
Technical notes
Shake only the base and add the sparkling wine last to keep the bubbles. Pour down the side of the flute and avoid vigorous stirring.
Serving
For celebrations or brunch.
Origin
Disputed origin · c. 1915–1920s · Paris, France
It appears in print in the 1920s; who created it is debated.
Variations
French 75 con cognac
Cognac instead of gin, popular in New Orleans.
Substitutions
- Mexican traditional-method sparkling wine instead of Champagne.
Pairings
- Crab tostadas
- Green chilaquiles
Where to drink it
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Sources
- IBA Official Cocktails (classification to verify)
- Difford's Guide
- Imbibe! by David Wondrich
Version 1 · Updated October 20, 2026