French 75 (Cognac)
The original French 75 — named after the powerful 75mm field gun of WWI — was made with cognac, not gin. The cognac version is richer, warmer, and more complex. Champagne effervescence lifts the spiri
Ingredients
- 30ml cognac
- 15ml fresh lemon juice
- 10ml simple syrup
- 90ml brut champagne
- lemon twist
Method
Shake cognac, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a champagne flute. Top with chilled champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist. The original French 75 was made with cognac, not gin.
Garnish: Lemon twist
Glass: Champagne flute
