Lavender French 75 Recipe

By
Kelly Carámbula
Kelly Carámbula is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Kelly Carámbula

Kelly Carámbula is an artist and sculptor based in San Francisco. Kelly was the designer and publisher behind Remedy Quarterly (2009–2018), a magazine about food memories and the recipes that inspire them, as well as an award-winning food blogger at The Best Remedy.

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Updated May 01, 2019
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Thank goodness spring is finally here. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, I mean, what more could you want? Perhaps a tasty cocktail, that's what. With all the action going on outside, I decided it was high time to create a floral-inspired cocktail. Lavender, which is a member of the mint family, is the perfect starting point.

Lemon is a natural partner for lavender, bringing a bright, fresh flavor, while gin highlights the herbal side. That's a good start, but it still seemed like it was missing something—I wanted a little more pizzazz. A quick flip through some of my recipe books led me to a French 75—a classic combination of lemon juice, gin, simple syrup, and the kicker—Champagne. Hell yeah, let's add a little bubbly action to this celebration!

This festive take on a classic drink tastes like spring—a little floral, a little bright, and a little bubbly—just right, if you ask me.

Recipe Details

Lavender French 75 Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

For the Lavender Syrup:

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup water

For the Cocktail:

  • 1 ounce lavender syrup

  • 2 ounces gin

  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice

  • 2 ounces Champagne or other sparkling wine

Directions

  1. To make the lavender syrup: Combine lavender, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over high heat until boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Lavender syrup will keep for one week in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

  2. To make the cocktail: Fill a Collins or tall rocks glass 3/4 full of ice. Add the lavender syrup, gin and lemon juice and gently stir. Top off with Champagne or sparkling wine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
252Calories
0gFat
21gCarbs
0gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 8mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 2mg11%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 60mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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