Derivative · Gin

French 75

A Tom Collins with Champagne in place of soda, served in a flute.

Ingredients

  • 1 ozLondon dry gin
  • ½ ozFresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozSimple syrup
  • Top withChampagne or dry sparkling wine

Method

  1. Shake gin, lemon and syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled flute and top with Champagne.

Flavour

Sweet
Bitter
Sour
Boozy

Details

Glass
Flute
Garnish
Lemon twist
Technique
shaken

Family

Compared with Tom Collins

What changes: Champagne in place of soda.

Tom Collins

  • 2 ozLondon dry gin
  • 1 ozFresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozSimple syrup
  • Top withSoda water

French 75

  • 1 ozLondon dry gin
  • ½ ozFresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozSimple syrup
  • Top withChampagne or dry sparkling wine

Green = new ingredient · Gold = different amount · Red = not used in French 75