French 75 Grapes
These boozy grapes are soaked in gin, lemon juice, and champagne, then frozen briefly and rolled in lemon sugar for a sparkling finish. Inspired by the flavors of a French 75, they are cold, citrusy, and easy to prep ahead for parties.
Equipment
- Large container with lid
- fine zester
- strainer
- cocktail picks, optional
Ingredients
- 1 lb seedless grapes washed and dried
- 4 to 6 oz gin adjust to taste
- 1 lemon lemon juice and zest
- champagne or prosecco, enough to cover
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- edible gold sparkles optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Grapes: Use a knife to poke several small holes in each grape to allow the liquid to absorb.
- Soak: Place the grapes in a container. Add the gin and lemon juice, then pour in enough champagne or prosecco to fully cover the grapes. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Freeze: Transfer the soaked grapes to the freezer for 1 hour.
- Drain: Remove the grapes from the freezer and drain.
- Coat: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest, and edible gold sparkles if using. Toss the drained grapes in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Notes
The soaking liquid can be strained and saved for another batch of grapes or enjoyed as a cocktail base.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.04g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 197mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 50IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.