Ordinary Drink

French 75 🍹

Name: French 75
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Gin; 2 tsp superfine Sugar; 1 1/2 oz Lemon juice; 4 oz Champagne; 1 Orange; 1 Maraschino cherry

Learn how to make a French 75: a alcoholic ordinary drink served in a collins glass. Full ingredient list with standard measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Alcoholic Collins glass

Ingredients

Gin1.5 oz
Sugar2 tsp superfine
Lemon juice1 1/2 oz
Champagne4 oz
Orange1
Maraschino cherry1

How to Make It

Combine gin, sugar, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne glass.
Top up with Champagne.
Stir gently.

Frequently Asked Questions

What glass is a French 75 served in?

A French 75 is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

Is a French 75 alcoholic?

Yes — a French 75 is classified as alcoholic.

How many ingredients are in a French 75?

A French 75 uses 6 ingredients, listed above with standard measurements.

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