French 76 Recipe
This classic champagne cocktail features a shot of vodka shaken with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, then topped with sparkling wine for a bright, celebratory finish. Serve it for New Year's Eve, holiday brunches or anytime you need to raise a glass with something bubbly.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Ice
- 1 ounce vodka
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounces champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, simple syrup and fresh lemon juice.
- Shake for 10 to 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Strain into a chilled flute or coupe glass. Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
Notes
If you want to make a French 75, simply swap the 1 ounce of vodka for 1 ounce of gin. That's the only difference between the two cocktails.