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Who doesn't love the French...75

4/1/2016

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This week I'm making lots of blends with my Lavender essential oil. A few weeks ago, I made a really lovely Lavender Lemon simple syrup, and I think I've found a perfect recipe for it! This would make a really good brunch bevvie, so I probably should have posted before Easter, but hey, Friday is a good day for champagne, no? Seriously, this is a really fresh, floral, herby, fizzy goodie you'll want to try, and try, and try! It's also really easy to make, since there are so few ingredients. Can't beat that!
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If you've ever had a French 75, then you'll feel me on this one.  In French it's simply called a Soixante Quinze. If you're not quite sure how to pronounce that, follow the link for a min French lesson! According to wikipedia, "the drink dates to World War I, and an early form was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris... The combination was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75 field gun." 

This is definitely one of those cocktails that packs a punch, but doesn't taste like. So, indulge, enjoy, but slowly because this one can creep up on you! ​It's really similar to a Tom Collins, but uses champagne instead of sparkling water. If you want to tone done the alcohol content, you could just add the Lavender Lemon simple syrup to champagne. You can also make it completely non-alcoholic and use sparkling soda with simple syrup. 

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A good French 75 should be served a in flute, not a highball. The shape of the flute helps keep your bubbly stay bubbly longer. Most have a rough bead at the base of the flute. You can see it at the bottom of the flute above. The bead causes bubbles to come together and then quickly rise to the top of the glass. The escaping bubbles capture and deliver lots of flavor and aroma. They are also really gorgeous! (source) It's kind of like a good fire. I could sit and watch it for hours...though I can't say I've ever had a drink last that long!
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Ingredients
  • 1 oz good Gin​
  • 2 oz Champagne or Prosecco
  • 1/2-1 oz Lavender Lemon simple syrup

Method
  • To make a simply syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar (1 cup to 1 cup). Heat and stir until thoroughly combined. Let it cool before adding 10-12 drops each Lavender and Lemon essential oil. Store in a sealed bottle. 
  • In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, and simple syrup. Shake to chill.
  • Strain into a flute and top with champagne or prosecco
  • Garnish with a slice of lemon, a sprig of lavender, or both!​

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What's your favorite champagne drink? Give me a shout and let me know!

2 Comments
Kim Wieber
4/10/2016 12:04:55 pm

Hi Tonia,
We had some French 75's last year with gin, celery syrup, and sparkling water., with a spritz of fresh squeezed lime..same background story, but different ingredients. They were quite tasty. There are also a French 95 and another, maybe a French 115? Each has a bit more gin in it!
It sounds like all is going well with you and yours. We are awaiting spring here! Happy birthday month! ~Kim

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Tonia
4/10/2016 02:53:27 pm

Hey Kim, That sounds so fresh! I'm going to have to investigate the 96 and 115 versions ;) Spring has definitely sprung here. I'm getting ready to get our new garden going. I'll need to do my research since the climate here is so different, but I've still got your raised beds as inspiration in my mind! Thanks for the birthday wishes and for remembering. XX

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