Classic French 75

By Rebekah Peppler

Published Jan. 21, 2022

Classic French 75
Jenny Huang for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Susie Theodorou; Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.
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Drinkers who know and love the French 75 have strong personal preference on whether to use gin or cognac as the base. This classic recipe offers both options. Pour what you like, or, if you’re on the fence, let season or mood determine your choice. Gin tends toward a cleaner, more botanical, refreshing drink, ideal for warmer weather drinking; cognac lends heft and weight, especially great in cooler weather.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 cocktail
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

187 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 13 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In an ice-filled shaker, combine the gin or cognac, lemon juice and simple syrup or shrub. Cover and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a Champagne or coupe glass and top with Champagne. Finish with a lemon twist.

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Mic

These are the correct proportions. I prefer gin and add half ounce of St. Germain to the shaker following the recipe of Erica Knutz, Manager and cocktail expert at Cafe Allora, Portland, OR. Magnifique! [Variations are renamed after the sparkling wine. e.g. Italian 75 with Prosecco.] If you are new to the drink keep in mind its namesake. The French 75mm was the deadliest cannon on the battlefields of WWI that any side possessed.

Steve

Perfect celebration drink. A note of caution: these will get the job done in a hurry.

Tim

Eeew! Sounds awful. I'll have to try it!

Susanp

Made this with cognac as our Christmas holiday cocktail: it was divine.

Kim B

This is my favorite cocktail and this recipe is just perfect. Great addition to our new years dinner!

joey B

Always my go to Christmas morning at New Year’s morning drink. I like to swap a little St. Germain for some of the simple syrup.

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