Citrus Vanilla Sparkler
This spin on the classic French 75 combines fresh lemon AND orange juices, gin and vanilla simple syrup, all topped with sparkling wine.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ounce gin (I used Hendrick's)
- 3/4 ounce vanilla simple syrup (see Recipe Notes)
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- 3 ounces dry sparkling wine (I used Nicola Feuillatte Champagne)
Instructions
- Combine gin, simple syrup, lemon and orange juices in a cocktail shaker with some ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into champagne flutes or coupes (minimizing the amount of ice that gets through) and top with sparkling wine.
Notes
To make the vanilla simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan with the seeds of a vanilla bean scraped into it. Stir and bring to a boil, then let simmer until reduced and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can add some vanilla extract to pre-made simple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 132mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Iron: 1mg