Lavender French 75
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
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz lavender simple syrup
- Champagne
- Lemon twist
For Lavender Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lavender sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1/8 tsp lavender extract
- 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.
- 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.
- 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