The Elegant French 75
A sparkling, gin-based classic that packs a hidden punch. Bubbly, citrusy, and perfect for elegant celebrations.
Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! Named after a powerful artillery gun used in World War I, the French 75 is famous for being much stronger than its delicate, bubbly appearance suggests. It combines the botanical crispness of gin with the bright acidity of lemon and the luxurious fizz of champagne, creating an utterly elegant sip.
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes
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Servings: 1 Drink
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Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
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1.5 oz Premium London Dry Gin
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3/4 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 oz Simple syrup
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3 oz Chilled Champagne (or high-quality Prosecco)
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Ice cubes
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GND Yellow Lemon Slices for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Combine: In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
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Shake: Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to chill.
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Strain: Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
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Top off: Gently top the glass with the chilled champagne.
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Garnish: Drop a pristine dehydrated yellow lemon slice into the flute so the bubbles can dance around it.
💡 GND Pro-Tip: The traditional fresh lemon twist can sometimes be messy or difficult to cut perfectly. Dropping one of our dehydrated Yellow Lemon Slices into your French 75 guarantees a flawless, sophisticated presentation while slowly releasing bright citrus oils into the champagne. 👉 Shop GND Yellow Lemon Slices