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California 75 – A Classic Wine Cocktail
This sensational wine cocktail with lemons is as bright and effervescent as the ocean views you’ll see driving down California SR75 to sunny San Diego. If you are a fan of a classic French 75 you will love our SoCal-inspired spin. This lemon cocktail calls for dry vermouth from California in place of the gin that is called for in the classic version.
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Yield: 2 Servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (60 mL) dry vermouth*
- 1 ounce (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice*
- 1 ounce (30 mL) simple syrup
- 6 ounces (175 mL) sparkling wine*
- Garnish: lemon twist (or ribbon)*
*This comes from California
Instructions
- Add the dry vermouth, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into 2 flute glasses.
- Top each with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist/ribbon.
- Notes:
- Simple syrup recipe: Combine ½ cup (115 g) granulated sugar with ½ cup (120 mL) water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Maintain a slow simmer until the sugar melts. About 5 minutes. Cool completely. Store any unused simple syrup tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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