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A champagne flute with a bubbly drink and lemon twist garnish, surrounded by whole lemons, a lemon half, and a cork on a wooden surface—perfectly capturing the elegance of the classic French 76 Recipe.
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French 76 Recipe

This French 76 recipe swaps in vodka for the gin in a French 75, then mixes it with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. It’s topped with sparkling wine for a bright, celebratory drink. Serve it for New Year’s Eve, holiday brunches, or anytime you want a bubbly upgrade. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Keyword: cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Reed Dunn

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.