Rosé 75
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 12.3% ABV ∙
The Rosé 75 is a pink twist on the French 75, shaking gin, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice before topping with rosé Champagne. Tart lemon and a berry sweetness open the sip, then the rosé Champagne's fine bubbles carry it to a dry, crisp finish.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake the first 3 ingredients with ice: London dry gin 20 mlRaspberry syrup 10 mlLemon juice 15 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Top with Rosé Champagne
- Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Express the lemon twist over the top just before serving so its oils sit on the surface for the first aroma.
- Pre-chill the glass before straining so the topped Champagne keeps its bubbles longer once poured.
- Fine-strain the shaken gin, syrup, and lemon mix to keep ice shards out before the Champagne goes in.
History
Rosé 75 has no single credited creator; it is a widely made modern variation that simply swaps sparkling rosé wine for the traditional Champagne, published under this name by various bartenders and drink writers rather than tied to one bar or date.
Its direct parent is the French 75, generally traced to Paris around 1915, with the New York Bar (later Harry's New York Bar) and bartender Harry MacElhone often cited among its early popularizers, though the drink's exact inventor and evolution from a Cognac-based punch to the modern gin-and-Champagne formula remain disputed among cocktail historians. The name refers to the French 75mm field gun of World War One, a nod to the drink's kick. The Rosé 75 keeps that gin-and-citrus base but tops it with sparkling rosé instead of Champagne, giving the drink its pink color and softer, fruitier finish.
FAQ
Can I make a French 75 with rosé?
Yes — this version shakes gin with raspberry syrup and lemon juice, then tops with rosé Champagne for a pink, berry-tinted twist on the classic.
How do you make a pink French 75?
Shake gin with a touch of raspberry syrup and fresh lemon juice, fine-strain into a chilled glass, then top with rosé Champagne and finish with an expressed lemon twist. The raspberry syrup and rosé Champagne together give the drink its pink color and fruity edge over a standard French 75.
What is a French 75 cocktail made of?
A French 75 is traditionally gin, lemon juice, sugar, and Champagne, built as a Champagne cocktail topped with bubbles. This version uses raspberry syrup in place of plain sugar and rosé Champagne instead of standard Champagne, giving the Rosé 75 its pink hue and berry sweetness.
What is the difference between a French 75 and a Rosé 75?
A French 75 uses standard Champagne with lemon and sugar, while a Rosé 75 replaces the sugar with raspberry syrup and tops with rosé Champagne instead. The result is a pink, slightly fruitier variation on the same shaken-and-topped structure.
