A Toast to Mom: The Lavender French 75
Delicate, floral, and effortlessly elegant — this Lavender French 75 is the perfect sip for celebrating the moms in your life. Whether you’re hosting brunch, gifting something special, or just slowing down for a moment of connection, this cocktail brings the sparkle.
Lavender French 75
Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Empress Gin 1908
.75 oz fresh lemon juice strained of pulp
.5 oz Lavender syrup
Sparkling wine or champagne
Lemon slices for garnish
Edible flowers for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Shake all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker except the sparkling wine
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Strain into a chilled martini glass
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Top of cocktail with sparkling wine and garnish with Lemon and edible flowers***
NOTES
You can use any gin with botanical notes. Your cocktail will not have the purple color but it will still taste delicious. The addition of lemon juice or lime juice to Empress Gin starts turning it a lovely shade of deep pink, this adds to its magic.
Recipe and photo via Ivory and Noire