French 76
The French 76 is a variation on the classic French 75 (Soixante Quinze) that swaps in vodka for the gin. Here's how to make it great.
Servings: 1
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ounce (30 ml) vodka
- ¾ ounce (22 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ ounce (22 ml) 1:1 simple syrup
- 3 ounces (90 ml) Champagne
- 1 lemon twist to garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Pour in vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well, until very cold.
- Strain gin mixture into a Champagne flute.
- Top with the Champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
Notes
- To batch this cocktail, stir together in a pitcher up to three hours before serving time: one cup vodka, ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¾ cup simple syrup, and ½ cup water. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour in one whole bottle of Champagne. Pour into glasses, garnish each with a lemon twist, and serve. Makes eight drinks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 200kcal