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California 75 – A New Classic Lemon Cocktail
This sensational lemon cocktail 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 So Cal-inspired spin. This lemon cocktail calls for dry vermouth from California in place of the gin that is called for in the classic version.
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.
