Rosé 75
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 10.4% ABV ∙
The Rosé 75 is a pink French 75: gin, raspberry syrup and lemon juice shaken, strained into a coupe and topped with rosé Champagne.
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
- Top with the rosé Champagne slowly, down the side of the glass, so it doesn't foam over the shaken base.
- Keep the Champagne well chilled; at 100 ml it is most of the drink and sets its temperature.
History
Rosé 75 has no single credited creator; it is a modern variation on the French 75 that uses rosé Champagne and raspberry syrup. Raspberry syrup takes the place of sugar alongside the gin and lemon, and the rosé Champagne top gives the drink its pink color and fruitier finish.
The French 75 is named for the French 75mm field gun of World War I, and a "75" cocktail was circulating in Paris by 1915, though its inventor is disputed. It took its now-classic gin, lemon, sugar, and Champagne form in Judge Jr.'s Here's How in 1927.
FAQ
Can I make a French 75 with rosé?
Yes. Topped with rosé Champagne instead of standard Champagne, it turns pink; this recipe also uses raspberry syrup in place of sugar for a berry note.
How do you make a pink French 75?
Shake 20 ml gin, 10 ml raspberry syrup, and 15 ml lemon juice with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe. Top slowly with 100 ml well-chilled rosé Champagne, down the side of the glass so it doesn't foam over, and express a lemon twist over the drink.
What is the difference between a French 75 and a Rosé 75?
Two swaps. The Rosé 75 uses raspberry syrup instead of sugar and rosé Champagne instead of standard Champagne. The method is the same, shaken and then topped, but the Rosé 75 is pink and a little fruitier.
