French 75: a drink with history

The French 75 is a classic cocktail that combines gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and champagne. Known for its elegance and sophistication, the drink is refreshing and appreciated for the combination of citrus and effervescent flavours.

Ingredients
Gin
Lemon juice
Simple syrup
Champagne
Nutritional Profile
Calories
150 per serving
Alcohol content
20.45% alcohol by volume(ABV)

French 76

The French 76 is made with vodka instead of gin.

French 77

The French 77 uses elderflower liqueur instead of gin.

French 95

The French 95 replaces gin with whiskey.

French 125

This variation uses cognac instead of gin.

French 45

The French 45 is made with brandy instead of gin.

Peachy Keen 75

The Peach Keen 75 is made with 60 ml gin, 30 ml peach liqueur, 22 ml peach juice, champagne, a slice of peach, and edible flowers. First, mix the gin, liqueur, and juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into a glass, add champagne, and garnish with a peach slice and edible flowers.

Tropical 75

The Tropical 75 is made with 30 ml coconut-infused rum, 22 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml lemon juice, 15 ml simple syrup, champagne, and a slice of pineapple. First, shake the rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass, add champagne, and garnishl with a slice of pineapple.

Why is this drink called French 75?

The French 75 is a classic cocktail whose origins date back to World War I. The drink is believed to have been created by Harry MacElhone, a bartender at Harry's New York Bar in Paris. It is thought that the cocktail was conceived when France was at war, hence the name French 75, which is a tribute to the 75mm field artillery cannon used by the French army during the conflict.

What does a French 75 taste like?

The French 75 is a balanced cocktail with notes of gin, a pleasant acidity from the lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness from the simple syrup, the champagne adds a refreshing effervescence.

What is the difference between a French 75 and a Tom Collins?

The main difference between a French 75 and a Tom Collins is that the latter uses club soda instead of champagne. Additionally, the proportions of gin, lemon and sugar are smaller in a French 75, as more champagne is added.