French 75 co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What goes with French 75 co*cktail? ›

This co*cktail was created at Harry's Bar in Paris. These days many barmen add a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint. Food pairing: skewers of griddled prawns, smoked salmon, turmeric roasted cauliflower. Time of day: a reception co*cktail for meetings and celebrations.

London Dry Gin is the classic choice, though should you want to infuse your drink with even more citrusy pep, consider swapping in our Lemon Drizzle Gin. Infused with three different additions of lemon, the gin is perfumed and aromatic, and mingles wonderfully with all the fizz and froth of a French 75.

You'll see most modern variations made with dry gin, as is ours below, but cognac has its fair share of proponents and makes a toastier, richer version of the drink. Others may cut the gin with a bit of absinthe or add a few dashes of bitters to give their French 75 recipe an herbal twist.

50% rule. The proper time to serve customers the next co*cktail is once they've consumed 50% of their drink. This is an excellent marker to provide attentive service and avoid over-serving.

Number 50

While the previously mentioned bartender code words are employed for customer interactions, the term “50” means they are throwing something at you. When this term is heard, it's time to be prepared to catch the incoming object.

In case you're not familiar, a French 75 is a Champagne co*cktail made with gin or cognac, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Ever had a Tom Collins? It's like that, but topped with Champagne instead of club soda.

And while a legendary co*cktail was born back then, it's a classic restaurant and bar in New Orleans, Arnaud's, that perfected the recipe to make it the popular drink enjoyed in Louisiana today.

For those already familiar, the classic French 75 is an elegant, celebratory co*cktail worthy of every fancy toast. Even so, it's also a great alternative to a Mimosa and easy to serve at any time of day — or night. This version benefits from luminescent Tanqueray No.

For the home bartender, either will work fine. Brut Champagne is the traditional choice for the bubbles, but any good and very dry sparkling wine like cava or prosecco will work in a pinch.

Inspiration behind the name

This noble co*cktail is named after the French 75-millimeter light field gun which due to its portability and rate of fire was the mainstay of the French army during the First World War (1914 to 1918).

What is a French 75 co*cktail made of? ›

Consisting of gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar and Champagne, the drink is a lot friendlier than the name implies.

By and large, if you ask for one, many bars know how to make a French 75 - but don't be surprised if they don't!

Is a French Martini the same as a French 75? The French Martini co*cktail is a fruity co*cktail with vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice. It is different than the French 75, which is an elegant co*cktail made of gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, and champagne.

Some people wonder how many drinks a bartender needs to learn to make when they learn this profession. The International Bartenders Association (IBA) has an official list of 77 drinks. Those drinks are seen as the true drink selection that can be requested at a bar.

It is advised to have 1 bartender for every 75 guests if you are just serving beer and wine. If you are serving other co*cktails, it is recommended to have 1 bartender for every 50 guests. Let's take a look at some more specifics to help you determine your bartender to guest ratio!