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Two French 77 cocktails on a white marble board with a Champagne cork to the right and white flowers all around them.
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French 77 Cocktail

For the perfect elegant sipper, look no further than this effervescent French 77 cocktail! Made with sweet elderflower liqueur, citrusy lemon and bubbly Champagne, this refreshing wine cocktail is full of crisp, bright flavors. No advanced bartending skills are required, and this drink comes together in a snap.
Course Beverages
Cuisine French
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 163kcal
Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or small measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur preferably St. Germain
  • ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Ice
  • 4 ounces chilled Champagne or sparkling white wine use a dry, brut style
  • Lemon twist for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Add the elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
  • Strain into a chilled Champagne flute or coupe glass.
  • Top with Champagne. If desired, garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!

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Notes

Six-serving pitcher recipe: Pour the ¾ cup elderflower liqueur and ½ cup lemon juice in a pitcher. Add a handful of ice and stir for about 20-30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to remove the leftover ice. This gives you some of the dilution you’d get from shaking. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. After that, the lemon juice starts to lose its brightness. Right before serving, gently pour a bottle of Champagne into the pitcher. Alternatively, pour 2 ounces into each Champagne flute and top with Champagne.
  • Mark the opening date on your elderflower liqueur. I recommend using your elderflower liqueur within six months. Many liqueurs start to oxidize, which changes the flavor, and don’t have the shelf life of your straight spirits. You can find St. Germain in multiple size options.
  • Place your champagne flute in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving, and you have a perfectly chilled glass. If you forget, fill the flute with ice and water while you measure and shake. Stir the ice water with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, throw out the contents and you’ll be left with a cold flute.
  • Pour slowly. This ensures you don’t accidentally overflow your glass and waste that wonderful bubbly. You may also want to open the bottle over a sink in case the carbonation bubbles up.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg