California 75

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Welcome back to Tamera’s Kitchen! Today, we are making a sunny spin on the classic French 75 – I call it the ‘California 75’.

This cocktail is not just a delight to the senses, but it also captures the essence of the sunny and vibrant West Coast lifestyle.

Join me as I guide you through the steps to craft this refreshing and elegant cocktail.

We’ll dive into how to mix the classic ingredients, then add our unique California twist. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party or enjoying a sunny afternoon, the California 75 will brighten your day! So, let’s toast to good times and make this fabulous cocktail together!

California 75

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Tamera Difficulty: Medium

Servings

serving

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Ingredients

2 oz 2 Dry Vermouth
1 oz 1 Lemon Juice
1 oz 1 Simple Syrup
6 oz 6 Sparkling Wine
1 1 Lemon Twist (For Garnish)
1 Cup 1 Ice

Directions

Start with 1 cup of ice in your cocktail shaker
Add 2 oz of your dry vermouth
Follow up with 1 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Before cutting into the lemon, I'll sharpen my knife with my handy knife sharpener. Brod & Taylor is a good brand.
Add 1 oz of simple syrup
Now for the star of the show, add 6 oz of sparkling wine
Add your top to the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds
Pour your drink into your champagne flute, cocktail coupe, or whatever you have on hand
To add your lemon garnish, cut two, one-inch segments of lemon. Use your knife to cut the outside of your lemon to remove the peel from the flesh. Once you've removed the peel, remove as much flesh as you can.
Wrap the lemon peel around your finger so it twists, then place it on your glass. For this part, watching the shenanigans on YouTube may be easier.
Last step, enjoy!