French 75: Fancy or Fierce?
Strong Classic French 75
Fancy presentation, fierce strength. Precise measures for a properly potent version.
Ingredients (1 serving):
- 45 ml gin
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10–15 ml simple syrup
- Champagne or dry sparkling wine to top
- Lemon twist
Method: Shake the gin, lemon and syrup hard with ice. Double-strain into a chilled flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist. Use 50 ml gin for an even fiercer version. Chill everything first for the best result.
The French 75 has always intrigued me because it straddles the line between sophistication and punch… [Original narrative continues with the same discussion of fancy vs fierce, variations, and history.]
