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A Festive French 75
The spiral-shaped lemon twist on this classic French 75 is surprisingly simple to create. (Photo: Anton Banta/ Food styling by Caroline Siegfried)
Caroline Siegfried came up with this French 75 recipe, including a special lemon twist garnish. Read more in this Dec. 2023 feature on festive cocktails.
1 ½ ounces (3 Tablespoons) gin
3 ⁄ 4 ounces lemon juice
3 ⁄ 4 ounces simple syrup
3 ounces (about half a glass) Champagne or sparkling wine
Lemon Twist Garnish: 1 lemon
Straw for shaping
Pour gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds, strain out the ice, and pour into a glass. Pour sparkling wine to the top of the glass. Gently stir.
Lemon Twist Garnish:
I’ve found that the easiest way to do this is with a vegetable peeler. You can also use a paring knife. Take a whole lemon and peel in a spiral motion around the outside, trying to make the peel as thin as you can. You can then twist it around a straw and hold it for a few seconds – the warmth of your hand will help the peel keep its shape. Place the lemon peel on the rim of the glass and garnish with berries.
Note: I always serve this in a champagne flute or wine glass. I love a coupe glass, but the wide mouth of a coupe will quickly release the carbonation. No more bubbles! The narrow opening of a champagne flute will keep your drink bubbly longer.
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