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    Home » Food and Drink » Drinks

    French 77 Cocktail

    Published: Jul 4, 2016 · Modified: Nov 12, 2022 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The French 77 Cocktail is an elegant twist on the classic French 75. It's a bubbly mix of sparkling wine, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.

    The French 77 is a spin on the classic French 75. It was created by Simon Difford in 2006.

    The French 75 drink dates back to World War 1. Many believe the original French 75 was invented in 1915 by barman, Harry MacElhone at the New York Bar in Paris.

    History says it got its name due to having a kick as powerful as a French 75mm.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    The French 77 is a festive cocktail. It's one of my personal favorites!

    Serve during the holidays or for any celebration like birthday parties, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Easter brunch, and Mother's Day.

    It's beautiful and impressive looking, yet incredibly easy to make.

    You'll love its light and bright citrus flavor!

    French 77 drink ingredients

    • Sparkling wine: Champagne is the traditional choice for a French 77 cocktail. However, I enjoy it from time to time with Prosecco or Cava.
    • Elderflower liqueur: St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur with a sweet, fruity and floral flavor.
    • Lemon juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice and use the lemon peel as a lemon twist garnish.

    How to make a classic French 77

    The French 77 recipe is effervescent cocktail that comes together right in the champagne glass. No shaker needed!

    • Pour St. Germain elderflower liqueur and lemon juice into a champagne glass.
    • Top off the glass with your favorite sparkling wine such as champagne, prosecco, or cava.
    • Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.

    French 77 variations

    If you love this fun cocktail as much I do, you'll love its related cocktails too! You may have heard of the French 75 and French 76 and be wondering what's the difference?

    • The French 75 Cocktail: A classic French 75 cocktail is made with gin or cognac, lemon juice, champagne, and simple syrup.
    • The French 76 Cocktail: Similar to the French 75, a French 76 replaces the gin with vodka.

    How to serve

    French 77 cocktails are commonly served in champagne flutes. I've also had these bubbly cocktail served in wine glass tumblers and coupe glasses.

    Related

    Want more homemade cocktail recipes? Try these next:

    • Aviation cocktail
    • Aperol spritz
    • Negroni cocktail
    • Perfect mimosa
    • Champagne cocktail

    French 77 Cocktail Recipe

    The French 77 Cocktail is a twist on the classic French 75. It's a bubbly mix of sparkling wine, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1 cocktail

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
    • ¼ ounce fresh lemon juice
    • 4 ounces sparkling wine
    • Lemon twist for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Pour elderflower liqueur and lemon juice into a champagne glass.
    • Top with your favorite sparkling wine such as champagne, prosecco, or cava.
    • Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
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    About Jenna Urben

    Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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