Ingredients
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🍋 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice — Use freshly squeezed lemons for vibrant, natural citrus flavor.
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🍯 1 oz simple syrup or honey syrup — Balances the acidity and adds a gentle sweetness. Adjust based on your taste preference.
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🍦 1 oz heavy cream or cream liqueur — Provides luscious texture. Baileys or vanilla cream liqueur works beautifully as alternatives.
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🥂 3-4 oz chilled sparkling wine, champagne, or prosecco — Adds effervescence and festive bubbles. Choose a dry or brut style for the best balance.
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🧊 Ice cubes — For chilling the cocktail ingredients during shaking.
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🍋 Lemon twist or thin lemon wheel — For garnish and aroma.
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🌿 Fresh mint sprig (optional) — Adds color and refreshing scent as garnish.
Instructions
Step 1: Add fresh lemon juice, simple syrup or honey syrup, and heavy cream (or cream liqueur) into a cocktail shaker. Add ice cubes generously to chill the mixture thoroughly.
Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. This chilling and mixing will create a slightly frothy texture as the cream and lemon juice blend beautifully.
Step 3: Strain the shaken mixture into a chilled coupe or flute glass, filling it about halfway to allow room for the sparkling wine.
Step 4: Slowly pour the chilled sparkling wine or champagne over the lemon-cream mixture. Pour gently to preserve the bubbles and create a layered sparkling effect.
Step 5: Garnish with a lemon twist or a thin wheel of lemon on the rim of the glass. Optionally, add a fresh mint sprig for a burst of green and fresh aroma.
Notes
- Fresh Lemon Juice is Essential: Bottled lemon juice tends to be more acidic and less fresh-tasting. For the best flavor, always use fresh lemons.
- Shake Well: To blend the cream and lemon juice thoroughly and achieve a frothy texture, vigorous shaking is important.
- Add Sparkling Wine Last: Pour sparkling wine gently after straining the shaken mixture. This preserves carbonation and creates a beautiful layered effect.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180-230 kcal
- Sodium: 10-15 mg
- Fat: 5-7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12-18 grams
- Protein: 1-2 grams