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Simple French 75

A crisp, simple French 75: bright lemon, dry bubbles, and a brisk shake for a classic, effortlessly elegant aperitif.

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Chilled flute of a classic French 75 with a lemon twist on a marble bar.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

- min

Total Time

5 min

Servings

1

Slip into a Parisian moment: the clink of a chilled flute, a whisper of lemon oils, and bubbles that feel like jazz notes in a tiny Left Bank bar. The French 75 earned its name from a World War I field gun—because when done right, it’s crisp, elegant, and delightfully effective. This version keeps it ultra-simple, with clean proportions and very cold ingredients for maximum sparkle.

Theme: Classic French cocktail culture meets modern simplicity. The secrets are straightforward—fresh lemon, a dry bubbly, and a brisk shake that chills without watering down the party. Keep your glass frosty, your Champagne brut, and your pour confident.

With each sip, bright citrus lifts the gin’s botanicals while the Champagne lays down a fine mousse. It’s a light, celebratory aperitif that turns an ordinary evening into something worth toasting. A lemon twist, expressed properly, is your final flourish—subtle perfume, big payoff.

Ingredients

Fewer ingredients, bigger finesse—keep everything well chilled for the finest fizz.
  • 30 ml London Dry gin
  • 15 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml simple syrup (1:1)
  • 60–90 ml brut Champagne, well chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist, to garnish

Nutrients

  • vitamin Csource

    From fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Chill the glass, shake briskly, and top with a dry, lively Champagne.
  1. 1

    Chill a Champagne flute in the freezer for 5 minutes (or fill with ice water while you prep).

  2. 2

    In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds until very cold.

  3. 3

    Discard ice from the flute and fine-strain the shaker contents into the chilled glass.

  4. 4

    Top gently with 60–90 ml brut Champagne, letting the bubbles rise without foaming over.

  5. 5

    Express a lemon twist over the top to release oils; rim the glass and drop it in or set on the edge. Sip immediately.

Chef's Tip

Use the driest bubbly you have (brut or extra brut) and keep both the flute and Champagne extra cold—temperature is your biggest flavor upgrade.

Fun Fact

The French 75 likely debuted at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris and appeared in print in 1927; it’s named after the French 75 mm field gun for its lively kick.

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