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    Home » Recipes » Drinks and Cocktails

    By Kaleigh McMordie - April 15, 2016, Updated July 15, 2022

    Lavender French 75

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    Delicate lavender adds a pretty twist to the classic French 75 for an easy, impressive cocktail in this delicious Lavender French 75 #cocktails #lavendercocktails #lavenderdrinks #lavender #french75cocktails #french75

    Delicate lavender adds a pretty twist to the classic French 75 for an easy, impressive cocktail in this delicious Lavender French 75.

    Lavender French 75

    Are you ready for a weekend-ready cocktail that's as easy to prepare at home as it is elegant to serve? I absolutely adore a French 75. It combines my favorite spirit, gin, with bubbly champagne and lemon for a fun cocktail that feels fancy but is actually pretty simple to make!

    To make this cocktail extra special, I added multiple layers of lavender and created a Lavender French 75. Lavender is my absolute favorite smell in the entire world (although fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies offer a close rival). There is something so soothing about lavender that I just want to add it to everything, hence my experimenting with lavender in the kitchen. Apparently I'm not the only one with this idea, because I actually found that you can buy lavender extract, which makes it so much easier to add a delicate lavender flavor to things, like a lavender french 75, without having crunchy lavender buds in your food or drink!

    Lavender French 75

    The lavender sugar is an added depth of flavor, but it's totally optional. I already had some made in my cabinet from experimenting with other recipes, so I used it to make the simple syrup as well, but feel free to use regular sugar or even honey if you want! (I actually had a lavender syrup that I bought at one point. I don't advise it. It kind of tasted like dish soap and turned my cocktail brown. Not appetizing.)  This homemade lavender simple syrup, on the other hand, is perfectly clear and ensures that your cocktail will remain beautiful and sweet.

    Lavender French 75

    I absolutely love the delicate, sweet flavors of lavender and lemon combined with bubbly champagne in this lavender french 75. It's a stunning drink to serve at parties, showers, or even just a girl's night. And it's extra pretty with dainty champagne saucers and a beautiful mixing glass for pouring (shout-out to my aunts for the shaker!).  Making a batch of these will make you feel extra fancy without a lot of work, and will definitely impress your guests! If you love French 75s, branch out at your next celebration and try a Lavender French 75 instead. You may just have a new favorite cocktail!

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    Lavender French 75

    Lavender French 75 in two crystal champagne saucers.
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    Delicate lavender adds a pretty twist to the classic French 75 for an easy, impressive cocktail in this delicious Lavender French 75.

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: cocktails
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: french

    Ingredients

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    • 1 oz gin
    • ½ oz lemon juice
    • ½ oz lavender simple syrup
    • Champagne
    • Lemon twist

    For Lavender Simple Syrup:

    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup lavender sugar (or regular sugar)
    • ⅛ tsp lavender extract

    Instructions

    1. For lavender sugar, fill layer a tablespoon of dried lavender buds (food grade) and pure cane sugar. Shake to release lavender oils and let sit for at least 24 hours. Sift out buds before using.
    2. Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, heat water and lavender sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in lavender extract. Pour into a glass jar and chill until ready to use.
    3. In a shaker filled with ice, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake to combine. Strain into a glass and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

    Keywords: lavender cocktail, french 75 cocktail

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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    1. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      April 17, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Why oh why didn't I see this sooner?! Now I have to wait all week before I can try it!!

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      • Kaleigh M says

        April 18, 2016 at 6:54 pm

        Only a few more days! 🙂

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