The Best Lavender French 75 Cocktail Recipe

You knowwww I love a good cocktail so let’s celebrate warmer days ahead with this Lavender French 75!

A French 75 cocktail is just perfect to cheers with on any occasion.

But, I’m shaking up this classic champagne cocktail up with a touch of lavender bitters for a floral twist.

While a classic french 75 contains a dry gin, I use the gorgeous, hand-crafted Empress 1908 Gin which provides the gorgeous hue to this cocktail. The gin’s subtle earthy notes complement the notes of lavender bitters for a sip made for warmer weather.

Plus the gorgeous colour transforms from a vivid indigo blue to a more pink hue with the addition of the fresh lemon juice!

It’s really a gorgeous sip, inside and out so let’s cheers friends!

why you’ll love this french 75

• The perfect cocktail to enjoy on any occasion: Mother’s Day, Brunch, weekend cocktail hour or for a Spring or Summer soiree
• Simple to make and love dose of Springtime flavour
• Easily impress guests with this bright and beautiful sparkling cocktail!

ingredients in a lavender french 75 cocktail

Gin: Using a beautiful gin like Empress 1908 bring a beautiful hue to this cocktail!

Simple Syrup: Can be easily made ahead of time with equal parts of sugar and water and adds just a touch of sweetness to this bubbly cocktail

Lemon Juice: the natural lemon flavour from a fresh squeezed lemon brings just a lovely brightness and complements the simple syrup.

Lavender Bitters: Just a couple of dashes of lavender bitters to elevate this classic cocktail.

Prosecco or Champagne: Makes this cocktail sparkle!

how to make this cocktail

Step 1: To make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.

Step 2: To make one cocktail: Shake gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and lavender bitters over ice. Strain into a coupe or flute. Top with prosecco & garnish with a lemon peel twist and/or lavender sprig.

expert tips for making a french 75

• Make the simple syrup ahead of time. Then, you’ll easily have it on hand to make this cocktail in just 5 minutes.
• If you want to shake up a classic French 75 instead, simply omit the lavender bitters.
• While this cocktail is traditionally served in a champagne flute, I love the look of it in a coupe glass as well! And when in need, a white wine glass can work too.

common questions

What if I don’t have a cocktail shaker?
If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, don’t fret. You can use a mason jar with a lid

What’s the best type of gin to use in a French 75 Cocktail?
A London Dry gin like Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire is classically used to make this cocktail. However, you can also look for the Empress 1908 Gin which gies the cocktail a purple hue as shown in my photos.

Can I use something else other than champagne?
The French 75 cocktail is classically made with champagne. However, you can use prosecco or cava too as each of them will bring the required bubbly to the cocktail!

storage

This cocktail is best enjoyed as soon as it’s made! However, you can make the simple syrup ahead of time and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one month.

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Disclaimer: Thank you to Empress 1908 Gin for sponsoring this recipe which originally appeared on Instagram. Thank you for supporting the brands that I support. All opinions are my own.