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French 76 recipe
ShakenFluteNo ice12% ABV150 kcal
The French 76 is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and more, served in a flute. It is citrusy and sparkling.
French 76 ingredients
| Vodka | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Lemon juice | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Simple syrup | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Champagne | top up, about 60 ml |
How to make a French 76
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled flute.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Glass
- Flute
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
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French 76: quick answers
- How strong is a French 76?
- About 12% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 15 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a French 76?
- About 150 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a French 76 served in?
- A flute, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a French 76 have?
- 4 in total: vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and Champagne.
