
Ordinary Drink
French 75
Il French 75 è un cocktail elegante e rinfrescante che combina gin, succo di limone fresco, zucchero e champagne. Questa bevanda frizzante è perfetta per celebrare occasioni speciali, grazie al suo sapore vivace e al suo raffinato tocco di bollicine. Originario della Francia, il French 75 è un classico intramontabile che incarna lo spirito della convivialità.
- fruttato
- frizzante
- agrumato
- secco
- Prep Time
- 5 min
- Glass
- Collins glass
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- 14%
- Yields
- 1 serving
Il French 75 è un ordinary drink a base di gin, apprezzato per il suo carattere fruttato and frizzante — tra le ricette di "matrimonio" più cercate. Pronto in soli 5 minuti, perfetto per feste estive e semplice da preparare a casa. Chi cerca "celebrazione" troverà qui la risposta.
Key Takeaways
What you’ll learn
- The French 75 was named after the powerful WWI-era 75mm field gun for its reputedly fierce kick.
- Both gin and cognac versions are historically valid; gin is the most popular modern interpretation while cognac is the French original.
- Proper technique requires shaking the base ingredients with ice before topping with champagne — never shake the sparkling wine itself.
- Always use brut champagne or quality sparkling wine to balance the simple syrup's sweetness.
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Ingredients
- Serves
- 1 serving
- Glass
- Collins glass
- Prep
- 5 min
- 1 1/2 ozGin
- 2 tsp superfineSugar
- 1 1/2 ozLemon juice
- 4 oz ChilledChampagne
- 1Orange
- 1Maraschino cherry
Method
Preparation
- 01
Ecco la traduzione delle istruzioni in italiano:
- 02
Unire gin, zucchero e succo di limone in uno shaker da cocktail riempito di ghiaccio. Agitare vigorosamente e filtrare in un bicchiere da champagne freddo. Completare con Champagne. Mescolare delicatamente.
Origin
History & Origins
The French 75's origin story is as debated as the recipe itself. Most cocktail historians credit Harry MacElhone, the Scottish bartender who founded Harry's New York Bar in Paris, with creating the drink around 1925. Some accounts trace it back to the interwar period in London, while others suggest a WWI-era provenance — French and American soldiers in France were supposedly mixing gin with champagne as early as 1915.
What is certain is that the cocktail's name invokes the Canon de 75 modèle 1897, the rapid-fire French field gun that became the signature artillery piece of World War I. Early drinkers claimed the cocktail had such a kick that it felt like being hit by the cannon's shell — a claim that speaks more to its deceptive drinkability than any literal comparison. The drink appeared in "The Savoy Cocktail Book" in 1930 with a gin base, cementing its place in the classic canon.
Early drinkers claimed the cocktail had such a kick that it felt like being hit by the cannon's shell — a claim that speaks more to its deceptive drinkability than any literal comparison.
The gin-versus-cognac debate persists to this day. French sources from the same era often specified cognac, suggesting the cognac version may be the authentic Parisian recipe while the gin variant was popularised in English-speaking countries. Today the IBA lists the French 75 as an official cocktail with gin as the canonical spirit. Some bartenders serve the cognac version as "French 75 Moderne." Both versions are historically valid, and choosing between them is an exercise in personal preference and cocktail philosophy.
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Bartender’s Insight
Pro Tips
Raffredda tutti gli ingredienti e la vetreria completamente prima della preparazione per una temperatura di servizio ottimale
From Elena
usa gin London Dry per mantenere l'equilibrio botanico senza sopraffare lo champagne
aggiungi lo champagne per ultimo per preservare l'effervescenza e creare fascino visivo
mescola invece di agitare per mantenere la chiarezza
At the Table
Perfect Pairings
Beyond the Classic
Variations
French 75 75
Utilizza 75 ml di ciascun componente (gin, champagne, succo di limone, sciroppo di zucchero) per proporzione perfetta e presentazione potente
Champagne 75
Incorpora coppe risciacquate con assenzio per note erbacee
French 75 Moderno
Aggiunge un tocco di bitter Peychaud's per spezie sottili e complessità
Questions
Frequently Asked
- The French 75 has a flavor profile that is fruttato, frizzante, agrumato, secco. It is crafted to balance these characteristics into a harmonious, satisfying drink that appeals to a wide range of palates.
- The French 75 is ideal for feste estive, matrimoni, cene eleganti. Its flavor profile and presentation make it a versatile choice that works equally well as a social cocktail or a relaxed evening drink.
- Yes, there are several ways to adapt a French 75. If you cannot source Gin, look for a similar alternative that matches its flavor profile. Keep in mind that substitutions may alter the balance of the cocktail, so start with a smaller quantity and adjust to taste. The variations section above lists popular alternatives bartenders use.
- Some of the most popular French 75 variations include French 75 75, Champagne 75, French 75 Moderno. Each variation puts a unique twist on the original recipe while retaining the essential character of the classic cocktail.
- The French 75 is traditionally served in a Collins glass. Using the right glassware is important because it affects the aroma, temperature retention, and overall drinking experience. If you do not have a Collins glass on hand, a similar shaped glass will work.
- Yes, a mocktail version of the French 75 is possible. Replace the base spirit with a non-alcoholic spirit alternative (there are many quality options available) and keep all other components the same. The result will capture much of the original's flavor profile while being suitable for guests who prefer alcohol-free options.
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