Lavender French 75 Cocktail

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This Lavender French 75 takes the classic champagne cocktail and dresses it up with a soft floral twist. Using my Lavender Simple Syrup and jewel-toned Empress gin, you get a drink that's lightly sweet, citrusy, bubbly, and as gorgeous as it is refreshing. The lavender flavor is subtle, never soapy, making this an elegant choice for brunch or bridal showers.

A coupe glass filled with a purple cocktail, garnished with a sprig of lavender, sits on a light-colored surface with a lemon wedge in the background.

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The French 75 is a classic cocktail typically made with a sugar cube (or simple syrup), cognac or gin, and topped with a dry champagne or sparkling wine and a lemon peel twist. But most often, you will see this refreshing cocktail served with gin.

Which is why I chose to use Empress 1908 gin. The purple color echoes the addition of the lavender syrup. And also because it tastes great. It also has citrus notes, which work well with the lavender-infused syrup.

📖Why My Recipe Works

Floral Notes- I use less dried lavender in my syrup. I want to keep the simple syrup as a supporting character and avoid it being overly perfumy. You can always add more or steep longer.
Show-Stopping Color - Empress gin brings a natural purple hue that pairs beautifully with the floral notes.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Lavender Syrup - The heart of this cocktail. Mine uses less lavender for a clean, delicate taste. Make ahead and keep in the fridge for up to a month. You need to make the syrup with dried lavender and not fresh lavender, which will give it a woody taste.
Gin - Empress gin gives a beautiful purple color, but you can use your favorite gin if you don't mind a paler drink.
Fresh Lemon Juice - Brightens and balances the sweetness; always squeeze it fresh.
Prosecco - Champagne or another sparkling wine works just as well-choose something dry so it doesn't compete with the syrup. A French 75 should be refreshing and not too sweet.

⏲️How to Make a Lavender French 75

Two overhead images of a metal saucepan on a cooling rack; the left shows the empty pan, the right shows dried lavender buds scattered inside the pan. A small bowl sits nearby.

Steep the syrup for at least 15 minutes and strain out using a fine mesh strainer. It won't be bright purple because the flower's pigments don't extract well into water.

Two-panel image: On the left, a hand pours liquid into a metal cocktail shaker; on the right, the shaker is closed and held, ready to be shaken.

You can typically fit at least 4 drinks into the shaker. When the outside is frosted over, you know the drink is cold enough.

A purple cocktail is being poured from a shaker into a coupe glass, with a lemon half and bottles in the background.

Strain into your champagne glass (or glasses).

A clear liquid is being poured into a coupe glass with a purple cocktail. Bottles, a shaker, and a lemon half are in the background.

Top with the sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist or a sprig of lavender.

A purple cocktail in a coupe glass garnished with a sprig of lavender, with a lemon half and bar tools in the background.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip

Make the lavender syrup ahead of time and store it in the fridge. You can use any leftovers in lattes or lemonade.

Common Recipe Questions

Can I batch a French 75 for a party?

Mix the gin, lavender syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Keep chilled and top each glass with sparkling wine just before serving. Adding bubbles too early can cause the color to fade.

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