Champagne Cocktails for a Crowd

Batch-prepare this cocktail in pitchers half-full of ice, then pour it into individual coupes to serve. (Victoria de la Maza)

My take on the French 75 swaps the gin and lemon juice with vodka and lime, topped with Champagne and soda water for more bubbles.

Batch-prepare this cocktail in pitchers half-full of ice, then pour it into individual coupes to serve. (Victoria de la Maza)

Serves 8

• 1 cup vodka
• 8 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 cup soda water
• 1 750ml bottle Champagne, cava, or prosecco

In a pitcher half-filled with ice, stir in the vodka, lime juice, soda water, and Champagne. Strain and serve very cold in Champagne coupes.