French 75

1. 01

   Chill a Champagne flute and keep the Champagne refrigerated until the moment you need it.

   • Champagne
2. 02

   Measure 30 ml gin, 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 15 ml sugar syrup into an empty shaker; do not add the Champagne.

   • Gin30 ml
   • Lemon Juice15 ml
   • Champagne
3. 03

   Fill the shaker about two-thirds with medium or large ice cubes and close it tightly.

4. 04

   Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.

5. 05

   Strain into the chilled Champagne flute without serving ice, leaving enough room for the sparkling wine.

   • Champagne
6. 06

   Slowly add 60 ml cold Champagne so the foam rises without overflowing the glass.

   • Champagne60 ml
7. 07

   Give the drink one very gentle bottom-to-top stir and serve immediately; the IBA version has no garnish.

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Is Champagne required for this French 75?

Champagne is the sparkling ingredient specified here, together with gin, lemon and simple syrup. For a gin-and-lemon drink topped with soda instead, use the Tom Collins recipe.

Ingredient guidance updated 25 September 2026. Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.