The Best Rhubarb French 75 Cocktail Recipe
This Rhubarb French 75 Cocktail is truly a delight in the Spring and Summer seasons!
Made with a stunningly pink-hued rhubarb simple syrup, this cocktail comes together every so simply.
It’s a classic cocktail with a lovely rhubarb twist!
My love for rhubarb runs deep as you can tell from this Rhubarb Sangria, Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies and Rhubarb Cake recipes!
So, I just love the flavour of the rhubarb simple syrup which is slightly sweet paired with the gin, fresh lemon juice and champagne in this cocktail recipe. It’s a slightly tart cocktail with a bit of sweetness from the rhubarb syrup and of course the bubbles from the champagne.
Why you’ll love this rhubarb french 75 cocktail recipe
- It’s bright, bubbly and beautiful for the Spring & Summer season!
- It is very simple to make.
- Guests will be wowed when they see this beautifully-pink hued and sparkly drink.
When you need a gorgeous cocktail to celebrate with, grab a champagne glass and make this drink!
Once you’ve made the rhubarb simple syrup, all you need is a cocktail shaker and a few key ingredients.
Ingredients needed to make this french 75 cocktail
Rhubarb Simple Syrup: fresh rhubarb, sugar and water will cook down in a small saucepan to produce the loveliest hued pink rhubarb syrup.
Champagne: this French 75 cocktail is classically made with champagne, you can use prosecco or cava too.
Gin: you can use your favourite / preferred gin but one of my recommendations would be Hendricks. A London Dry gin like Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire would also be divine.
Lemon Juice: Brings a pop of freshness to this cocktail.
Garnishes: try a rhubarb ribbon (a thinly shaved piece of rhubarb) or a lemon twist (made from a lemon peel) for a beautiful garnish to this cocktail.
Step by step process to make this rhubarb French 75
Step 1: Make the rhubarb simple syrup by adding 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 2 cups chopped rhubarb into a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then lower heat down to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Set a strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture through the fine mesh strainer so most of the liquid is in the bowl. (*Note: save the rhubarb solids that are strained out as it tastes just like a jam and is delicious on yogurt, oats or toast**)
Step 3: To make one cocktail: Shake gin, lemon juice, rhubarb simple syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice. Strain into a coupe or flute. Top with champagne or prosecco & garnish with a lemon twist or fresh rhubarb.
The Best Rhubarb French 75 Cocktail
Ingredients
For the rhubarb simple syrup
- 2 cups fresh chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
For one rhubarb french 75 cocktail
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz rhubarb simple syrup
- 2-3 oz champagne, prosecco or cava
Instructions
For the rhubarb simple syrup
- Make the rhubarb simple syrup by adding 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 2 cups chopped rhubarb into a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then turn the heat down to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Set a strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture through the fine mesh strainer so most of the liquid is in the bowl. *Note: save the rhubarb solids that are strained out as it tastes just like a jam and is delicious on yogurt, oats or toast**
For one rhubarb french 75 cocktail
- To make one cocktail: Shake gin, lemon juice, rhubarb simple syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice. Strain into a coupe or flute. Top with champagne or prosecco & garnish with a lemon twist or fresh rhubarb.
Notes
- Save the rhubarb solids that are strained out as it tastes just like a jam and is delicious on yogurt, oats or toast.
The combination of gin, rhubarb syrup, lemon juice and champagne truly makes the most delightful and delicious cocktail!
Expert tips for making this rhubarb french 75 cocktail
- Prepare the rhubarb simple syrup ahead of time so you can easily shake up a french 75 cocktail whenever you want! Store the rhubarb syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- While this cocktail is traditionally served in a champagne flute, I love the look of it in a coupe as well! And when in need, a white wine glass can work too.
FAQ
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, one of my recommendations would be Hendricks Gin as it brings notes of rose and cucumber to the mix which pair beautifully with the rhubarb syrup.
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!
What can I use instead of a fine mesh strainer to strain the rhubarb simple syrup after it’s done cooking?
Another option is to use a nut milk bag if you have one because it will do the same thing and strain out the simple syrup, keeping the rhubarb solids in the bag.
Storage
You can store the rhubarb simple syrup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess
