My signature drink is this lemon champagne cocktail that features lemons, elderflower liqueur, vodka, and bubbly.
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If someone asked me what my signature cocktail was, this would be it—sweet, tart, and topped with champagne. My other drink of choice is bourbon, so if you're looking for a few refreshing whisky drinks, try this frozen strawberry lemonade or this peach shrub.
Ingredients
- vodka
- lemon simple syrup
- elderflower liqueur
- lemon juice
- champagne
See my lemon champagne cocktail recipe card for quantities.
How to make a lemon champagne cocktail
To make this lemon champagne cocktail, start with the lemon simple syrup. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel the zest off the lemons, leaving the white pith behind. Add all of the zest to a large mason jar, then set aside.
Heat a saucepan with equal parts water and white granulated sugar. Let the sugar water simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, and the syrup thickens slightly.
Remove from the heat and carefully pour into the jar of lemon zest. Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature before continuing.
Once the lemon simple syrup cools, strain out the lemon zest. Keep refrigerated.
Add ice, vodka, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and lemon simple syrup to a cocktail shaker or glass jar. Shake until cold, then strain into chilled wine glasses. Top with your favorite champagne.
Hint: My favorite champagne is Bellatore Spumante. It's less than 10 dollars at my local grocer. I always have a few bottles in my house.
Substitutions
- Zest - I've also tried making this lemon champagne cocktail with pomelos. They are my favorite citrus fruit and make a delicious champagne cocktail.
Variations
- Gin - Try empress gin for a french 75 vibe.
Equipment
Storage
Simple syrup will last for a few weeks in an airtight container when refrigerated. Discard if moldy or particles appear in the syrup.
Top tip
Don't have a cocktail shaker? Use a mason jar.
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lemon champagne cocktail
My signature drink is this lemon champagne cocktail that features lemons, elderflower liqueur, vodka, and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, about ½ a large lemon
- 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
- ½ ounce lemon simple syrup, more or less to taste (recipe below)
- 1 ½ to 2 ounces vodka
- 2 to 3 ounces of champagne
Lemon simple syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- Peel from 1 large lemon
Instructions
lemon simple syrup
- To make this lemon champagne cocktail, start with the lemon simple syrup. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel the zest off the lemons, leaving the white pith behind. Add all of the zest to a large mason jar, then set aside.
- Heat a saucepan with equal parts water and white granulated sugar. Let the sugar water simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, and the syrup thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and carefully pour into the jar of lemon zest. Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature before continuing.
- Once the lemon simple syrup cools, strain out the lemon zest. Keep refrigerated.
Lemon champagne cocktail
- Add all ingredients, except the champagne, to a cocktail shaker or mason jar filled with ice.
- Shake until cold, then strain into chilled wine glasses. Top with your favorite champagne. Adjust the flavor, if needed.
- Garnish with lemon.
Notes
How long will the simple syrup last?
You can keep the flavored simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few weeks. If mold or particles are present, toss it.
Other notes:
This drink is best served cold.
My favorite champagne is Bellatore Spumante. It's less than 10 dollars at my local grocer. I always have a few bottles in my house.
- Zest - I've also tried making this lemon champagne cocktail with pomelos. They are my favorite citrus fruit and make a delicious champagne cocktail.
- Gin - Try empress gin for a french 75 vibe.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 147Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 286gFiber: 4gSugar: 269gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are for personal reference only as calories may vary on a case by case basis.
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