French 75

An elegant and sparkling cocktail that combines the strength of gin with the freshness of lemon and the vivacity of Champagne. Born during the First World War, it takes its name from the 75 mm French cannon, a symbol of both power and elegance. With its refined flavor and lively perlage, it's the perfect drink to celebrate special moments with class and style.

Cocktail ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 cl Gin
  • 1,5 cl Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cl Sugar syrup
  • qb Champagne
  • qb Ice
  • Lemon zest for decoration
Cocktail preparation

Preparation

  1. Fill a shaker with ice
  2. Pour in the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup
  3. Shake vigorously until the mixture cools.
  4. Strain into a Champagne flute
  5. Fill with very cold Champagne
  6. Decorate with a lemon peel
Alcoholic content

Alcoholic degrees

About 20°
Recommended glass

Recommended glass

Flute.
pairing

Food pairing

Perfect with oysters, shellfish and elegant finger foods.

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