Perfect Lavender French 75 Cocktail
A light, bubbly, and elegant cocktail with a subtle floral twist from homemade lavender syrup, perfect for sophisticated gatherings and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (excluding lavender syrup preparation)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (lavender syrup preparation including cooling)
- Total Time: 55 minutes (including lavender syrup preparation)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 oz London dry gin (e.g., Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire)
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz lavender syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 oz dry champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the lavender syrup if not using store-bought: Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender in a saucepan. Simmer gently until sugar dissolves, then steep off heat for 30 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
- Chill your champagne flute or coupe glass in the fridge or freezer for about 10 minutes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz lavender syrup.
- Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled glass, leaving room for champagne.
- Slowly top with 3 oz dry champagne or sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
- Garnish with a lemon twist by twisting the peel over the drink to release oils, then drop it in.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Adjust lavender syrup quantity to taste to avoid overpowering floral notes. Use a dry brut champagne or sparkling wine to keep the cocktail crisp. Do not shake champagne to preserve bubbles. Lavender syrup can be stored refrigerated up to two weeks. For non-alcoholic version, replace gin and champagne with sparkling water and increase lavender syrup slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 150170
- Carbohydrates: 1012
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