The French 75 Cocktail is a sparkling, gin-based classic that’s elegant, refreshing, and oozes old-world cool. We were delighted to stir up this lovely libation for our Parisian pal, Danielle Barich – a business consultant, creator, storyteller, and designer who joined us to chat for the latest installment of Cocktail Q&A: Expert Series.

The French 75 Cocktail

Ingredients 

1.5 oz gin

0.5 oz fresh lime juice

1 tsp simple syrup 

3 oz chilled champagne

Ice 

Lemon twist, for garnish

Directions 

1. Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker is very cold, about 15 to 20 seconds. 
2. Strain mixture into a champagne flute and top with champagne.
3. Garnish with lemon twist. 
4. Sante, mes amis! 

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