French 76
The Quirky Foodster Team
Champagne flute
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Champagne, to top — 75 ml (2 1/2 oz)
Method
- Shake the vodka, lemon juice and syrup with ice.
- Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
- Top with champagne.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
Description: A vodka-based variant of the French 75, swapping gin for a milder, more neutral spirit.
Cultural Background: A natural adaptation of the classic French 75, growing popular as vodka gained traction in American and European bars through the mid-1900s.
Tips: Use a dry, crisp champagne so it doesn't compete with the lemon.
Variations: The original French 75 uses gin instead of vodka.
Serving Suggestion: Serve in a flute immediately after topping, while still fizzing.
Nutrition: Approx. 150 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: How is this different from a French 75?
A: Vodka replaces gin as the base spirit; otherwise the structure is identical.
- Vodka — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Champagne, to top — 75 ml (2 1/2 oz)
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