The French 75 is a sparkling gin-based cocktail combining fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, and champagne for a bright, celebratory drink with balanced sweetness and effervescence.
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Stir in collins glass.
Then add ice cubes; fill with Shadow Creek champagne and stir.
Decorate with a slice of lemon or orange and a cherry.
Serve with straws.
A French 75 uses gin; a French 76 substitutes vodka for gin. Both are topped with champagne.
Champagne is essential to the drink's character. Prosecco or sparkling wine works as a substitute, though the result will taste different.
Yes. Fresh lemon juice is critical for bright flavor; bottled juice will make the cocktail taste flat and sour.
Powdered sugar dissolves cleanly and integrates evenly. Taste as you go—start with 2 tsp and adjust to preference.
Mix the gin, lemon juice, and sugar ahead of time, then add champagne to each glass just before serving to preserve carbonation.
