While so many people enjoy popping a nice cold bottle of champagne, sometimes it doesn’t occur to turn that bottle of bubbly into a great cocktail recipe. I always have fun playing bartender and love the idea of champagne being the beginning of a great cocktail. Given that I am also a huge fan of gin, the French 75 is one of my favorite cocktails. If you try this French 75 cocktail recipe or any of my others, please leave a comment. I love hearing from you!
Gin: See my recommendation for what gin to use below. Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed citrus juice is always best for cocktails, but you can use bottled in a pinch.Simple syrup: While you can purchase this in the liquor section, it is so easy to make at home. See below for a link to our homemade recipe.Cold champagne: See more on how this plays into the flavor of your French 75 below.
On the high end of price points, you will find Monkey 47, considered a premium gin.Lower on the price list, you will find Hendrick’s and Tanqueray.Below both of those in terms of price – though not quality – is Bombay Sapphire. I love it in my Gin and Tonic too.
As with anything, you should pick what works best for you. The type of sparkling wine you use is totally up to you. I would recommend something on the drier side since you are already adding simple syrup to this cocktail. If you like very sweet drinks then get any sweet sparkling white wine that speaks to you. Open your champagne just prior to making the drink to keep the bubbles fresh.
A French 76 is made with vodka instead of gin.The French 95 is made with bourbon, and let me tell you, it packs one delicious punch.Replace the gin and simple syrup with St. Germain liqueur and you have a French 77.Make a French 125 by swapping the gin for Cognac.Add in 1/4 ounce Pernod (a French anise based liqueur) and make a French 69.
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