1 serving
French 40 ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparkling wine | 75 ml | 7.5 cl | 2.5 oz | 7.5 parts |
 London dry gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
 Amaro | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 2.3 parts |
 Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Rich Simple Syrup | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Lemon wheel
Method
How to make French 40
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the collins thoroughly and prepare the Lemon wheel before mixing.
- 02
Measure sparkling wine, london dry gin, amaro, lemon juice, rich simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake the gin, amaro, lemon, and syrup with ice, then strain into the ice-filled Collins glass while adding sparkling wine.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled collins so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with Lemon wheel and serve immediately while very cold.
Tasting profile
What does French 40 taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
French 40 questions
What is in a French 40?
Kokto’s build uses sparkling wine, london dry gin, amaro, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup.
How long does a French 40 take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a French 40 prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a French 40 alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B014https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5580/french-40 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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