Classic French 75 Cocktail with Fresh Lemon and Gin
A sparkling cocktail combining botanical gin, fresh lemon juice, and Champagne for a crisp, bubbly drink perfect for celebrations. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together London dry gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz London dry gin
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3 oz Champagne or sparkling wine
- as needed ice cubes
- 1, for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add 1 oz London dry gin, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled Champagne flute, leaving room for sparkling wine.
- Step 3: Slowly top with 3 oz Champagne or sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
- Step 4: Garnish with 1 lemon twist by expressing oils over the drink and placing it on the rim.






