CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1890–1919
French 75
Gin, lemon and champagne: a sparkling sour with a kick.
1915Historical classicResearched
The French 75 is named after the French 75mm field gun, whose recoil was said to match the drink’s punch. It was popularised at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris during the First World War and printed by Harry MacElhone in 1923. Gin, lemon and sugar are topped with champagne, making a drink that is both delicate and strong.
- French 75 with cognac
- Champagne cocktail
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Gin30 ml
- Lemon juice15 ml
- Sugar syrup15 ml
- Champagneto top
- Lemon peelto garnish
Method
Shake the gin, lemon and syrup with ice, strain into a flute, top with champagne and garnish with lemon peel.
Flute · champagne · lemon peel