Recipes Drinks Cocktails French 75 Be the first to rate & review! Many believe this drink was devised by American soldiers in World War I hankering for a Tom Collins. They had gin and lemons but no soda, so they used what was at hand: Champagne. The result was named for the French-made 75-millimeter guns used in the war. Slideshow: More Great Champagne Cocktails By Kathy Casey Updated on April 29, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Lucas Allen Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 1 ounce gin 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup 4 ounces chilled brut Champagne Directions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, lemon juice and Simple Syrup and shake well. Strain into a chilled flute and stir in the Champagne. Rate it Print