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Classic French 75

An elegant and timeless cocktail that balances the botanical notes of gin with bright, tart lemon juice, a touch of sweetness, and the effervescent lift of dry Champagne.

Classic French 75
Prep 5 min Total 5 min Level Easy
Serves 1

Ingredients

Cocktail

  • 1.5 ounces London Dry Gin — A classic, juniper-forward gin works best
  • 0.75 ounces Lemon juice — Freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 ounces Simple syrup — 1:1 ratio of sugar to water
  • 3 ounces Champagne — Brut or dry Champagne, well-chilled
  • 1 cup Ice — For shaking

Garnish

  • 1 piece Lemon twist — A long, thin strip of lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Add the gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

    ~1 min
    Measure your ingredients precisely with a jigger for the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

  2. Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels very cold, about 15 seconds.

    ~1 min
    Shaking not only chills the drink but also adds slight dilution which is crucial for the cocktail's balance.

  3. Strain the mixture using a Hawthorne strainer into a chilled Champagne flute.

    ~1 min
    You can double strain through a fine mesh sieve if you want to ensure no small ice chips or lemon pulp enter the glass.

  4. Top the glass with the chilled Champagne.

    ~1 min
    Pour the Champagne slowly to prevent it from bubbling over the rim.

  5. Express the oils from the lemon twist over the drink by gently squeezing it peel-side down, then drop the twist into the glass as a garnish.

    ~1 min
    Expressing the oils gives the cocktail a bright, aromatic lemon nose before you even take a sip.
Nutrition
175
Calories
0
Protein (g)
8
Carbs (g)
0
Fat (g)
0
Sat. Fat (g)
0
Fiber (g)
7
Sugar (g)
5
Sodium (mg)
0
Cholesterol (mg)
Equipment
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Champagne flute
  • Vegetable peeler or paring knife
Tips & Storage
  • Chill your Champagne flute in the freezer for 10 minutes before preparing the drink to keep it colder longer.
  • For a slightly sweeter drink, increase the simple syrup to 0.75 ounces.
  • If you don't have Champagne, any dry sparkling wine like Prosecco or Cava makes a great substitute, though it technically won't be a classic French 75.
  • To make simple syrup at home, heat equal parts granulated sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Let cool completely before using.
  • Storage: Cocktails are best enjoyed immediately. Do not store. If you have leftover simple syrup, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Tags
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