Vodka French 75 Recipe
Introduction
Looking for a classic cocktail that’s easy to make yet sophisticated? Try the French 75. This refreshing drink is a gin-based cocktail with a splash of lemon juice and champagne. But if gin isn’t your thing, you can try a variation with vodka instead. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make a Vodka French 75.Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:- 2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist for garnish
Vodka
The star of this cocktail is, of course, the vodka. You can use any vodka you like, but we recommend a high-quality vodka. Vodka is a neutral spirit that doesn’t have a strong taste or aroma, so it won’t overpower the other ingredients in this cocktail.Lemon juice
Fresh lemon juice is a must for this cocktail. Don’t use bottled lemon juice as it won’t taste as good. The acidity of the lemon juice balances the sweetness of the simple syrup and adds a bright, fresh flavor to the cocktail.Simple syrup
Simple syrup is a mixture of sugar and water that’s used as a sweetener in cocktails. It’s easy to make at home – just combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool before using it in your cocktails.Champagne or sparkling wine
The French 75 is traditionally made with champagne, but you can use any sparkling wine you like. Just make sure it’s dry or extra-dry, as a sweet sparkling wine won’t taste as good in this cocktail.Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients, it’s time to make the cocktail. Here’s how:- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a champagne flute.
- Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
If you’re counting calories, you should know that this cocktail isn’t exactly low-calorie. Here’s the nutrition information for one Vodka French 75:- Calories: 187
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg