The classic French 75 has the addition of simple syrup. I have made a similar rendition, minus the syrup. The French 74 is a cleaner cocktail with no sugar and fewer calories. 

 

Yield 1 cocktail

 

1½ oz. gin

½ oz. lemon juice

Top with cold champagne

Lemon zest for garnish

 

In a shaker, add the gin and the lemon juice and stir. Pour the mixture into a champagne flute or glass and top with champagne.  

 

Garnish with a small zest of lemon. 

 

Cheers, and enjoy!