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Shaken · 1 serving

French 76

A vodka variation on the French 75, combining fresh lemon and rich syrup with a dry sparkling-wine top.

Short answer

French 76 is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, champagne, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassFlute
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

French 76 ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
French 76 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Champagne60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small red cocktail cherry in the glass

Method

How to make French 76

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one flute and set aside exactly one small cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, and rich simple syrup to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake firmly until cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain the still mixture into the chilled flute.

  5. 05

    Top gently with 60 ml chilled brut Champagne without shaking away the carbonation.

  6. 06

    Drop the single cocktail cherry into the glass and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does French 76 taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

French 76 questions

What is in a French 76?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, champagne, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a French 76 take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a French 76 prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a flute. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a French 76 alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B205https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/791/french-76 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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