The French 75 is a classic for good reason. It’s bright, bubbly, and simple to make. A little lavender simple syrup adds a soft floral note that works well with the lemon and gin, without overpowering either one.
We make this one often when friends stop by, and it’s an easy way to use our lavender simple syrup beyond lemonade and iced tea. It takes about five minutes, and you only need a few ingredients.
What you’ll need
- 1 ounce gin
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce Tumalo Lavender simple syrup
- 3 ounces dry sparkling wine, chilled (brut Champagne, prosecco, or cava all work)
- Ice
- Lemon twist, for garnish
How to make it
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a chilled flute or coupe.
- Slowly top with the sparkling wine.
- Twist a strip of lemon peel over the glass to release the oils, then drop it in.
A few tips
- Use fresh lemon juice. It makes a noticeable difference.
- Pour the sparkling wine last and go slowly so it keeps its bubbles.
- Start with a little less syrup if you like your drinks tart, then add more to taste.
- A dry, brut-style sparkling wine balances the sweetness of the syrup best.
Make it alcohol-free
Skip the gin and sparkling wine. Shake the lemon juice and lavender simple syrup with ice, strain into a glass, and top with chilled sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. It’s just as good, and it’s an easy option to offer guests.
Other ways to use lavender simple syrup
Once you have a bottle open, it’s handy to keep around. Try it in:
- Lemonade or iced tea
- Sparkling water with a squeeze of lime
- Coffee or lattes
- Other cocktails, like a gin and tonic or a lavender lemon drop
Our lavender simple syrup is made with culinary lavender grown and harvested right here on our farm. You can find it in online or in our store.
