History & Heritage
“A late‑century offshoot of the French 75 replacing gin with vodka for a neutral, lemon‑forward spritz.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Shake vodka, lemon, and syrup with ice and strain into a flute
Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist
Glassware
Built in a Champagne flute
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill components; avoid over‑dilution
Express oils over the bubbles to perfume the drink
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