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a soixante quinze gin champagne cocktail (french 75) in a glass with a lemon twist on a table with ingredients behind it
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Soixante Quinze (French 75)

It doesn't get more classic than a Soixante Quinze. This gin Champagne cocktail will transport you straight to Paris.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: french 75, gin champagne cocktail, soixante quinze
Servings: 1
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce (30 ml) gin
  • ¾ ounce (22 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¾ ounce (22 ml) 1:1 simple syrup
  • 3 ounces (90 ml) Champagne
  • 1 lemon twist to garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  • Pour in gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake well, until very cold.
  • Strain gin mixture into a Champagne flute.
  • Top with the Champagne.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.

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Notes

  1. I sometimes alter the ratio of gin to Champagne and use equal parts (2 ounces each) instead of a 1:3 ratio. This isn't the traditional proportion, but it gives the drink more of a bracing characteristic.
  2. To batch this cocktail, stir together in a pitcher up to three hours before serving time: one cup gin, ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¾ cup simple syrup, and ½ cup water. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour in one whole bottle of Champagne. Pour into glasses, garnish each with a lemon twist, and serve. Makes eight drinks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 155kcal