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    Home » Appetizers

    French 75 or Champagne and Gin Cocktail

    Published: Aug 31, 2023 by Carolyn Hetke · This post may contain affiliate links,

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    The first time I heard of a French 75 I was skeptical. Champagne and Gin? But I was quickly converted!

    Two Champagne glasses of French 75 cocktail.

    The gin settles the bubbles in the Champagne. (I know the bubbles are a big part of what makes Champagne so fun but they also give me heartburn!) Together there is an herbal savouriness, along with the citrus twist that make for one refreshing cocktail.

    I was on a Bordeaux River Cruise when I was introduced to this little gem and we were lucky enough to have them with real Champagne. I felt very 'bougie' sipping my French 75 before lunch on the bow of the boat admiring the shores of the Gironde.

    This makes a sophisticated cocktail that is perfect for a Christmas or New Year's celebration!

    The recipe as written is for 1 serving so scale it up for the number of servings you want.

    Variations on French 75

    • Some people use Cognac instead of Gin in their French 75
    • If you switch out the Gin for Vodka it is called a French 76
    • Switch out the Sparkling wine for Apple Cider and you have a French Harvest

    However you choose to make it - enjoy! Or should is say Santé!

    Two Champagne glasses of French 75 cocktail.

    French 75 or Champagne and Gin Cocktail

    A sophisticated cocktail where a shot of gin adds a savoury note to Sparkling wine. Add a bit of simple syrup and lemon and you have a refreshing beverage!
    Author: Carolyn Hetke

    If you tried this, or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know it went in the 📝 comments below!

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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 1 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz Gin See Note 1
    • ½ oz fresh lemon juice
    • ½ oz simple syrup see Note 2
    • Ice
    • 4 oz Champagne or Sparkling wine of your choice
    • lemon rind or twist

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a shaker over ice. Shake and strain into a Champagne glass. Top off the glass with Champagne or Sparkling wine. Add a lemon twist for garnish if desired.

    Notes

    Note 1:  If you substitute Vodka for the Gin you have a French 76!
    Note 2:  Simple syrup is one part water to one part sugar heated to boiling to dissolve sugar.  If planning to serve several drinks you could boil a cup of water and add a  cup of sugar. Stir to dissolve. You will have approx 1 ¾ cups of simple syrup or 12 oz.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. ralph hetke

      September 08, 2023 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      great

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    2. ralph hetke

      August 31, 2023 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      This is killer.

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