Pink Gin 75
This rosy riff on a French 75 is bright, bubbly, and easy to shake for one or scale for a small toast. Pink gin brings berry notes, while lemon and sparkling wine keep the drink crisp.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Difficulty
- Easy
Prep 5mCook 0mFrench-inspiredDrinks
A Pink Gin 75 is a simple party drink with a pretty blush color and a sharp, refreshing finish. It is based on the classic French 75, a cocktail made with gin, lemon, sugar, and Champagne.
Here, pink gin adds a soft berry or floral note, depending on the bottle you use. Dry sparkling wine balances the sweetness, so the drink tastes lively rather than sugary.
You do not need special bar skills for this one. Shake the gin, lemon, and syrup with ice, strain it into a glass, then top with bubbles.
01What you'll need
Ingredients
6 items · 1 cocktail
- 1 1/2 ounces pink gin
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup, preferably 1:1 syrup
- 2 ounces chilled dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne, cava, prosecco, or sparkling rosé
- Ice, for shaking
- Lemon twist, raspberry, or strawberry slice, for garnish
02How to make it
Step-by-step
1. Chill the glass
Place a coupe or Champagne flute in the freezer for a few minutes, or fill it with ice water while you measure the drink. A cold glass helps the cocktail stay crisp and bubbly.
2. Measure the gin
Pour 1 1/2 ounces pink gin into a cocktail shaker. Use a jigger if you have one. A jigger is a small bar measuring cup that helps keep the drink balanced.
3. Add lemon and syrup
Add the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to the shaker. Fresh lemon matters here because bottled lemon juice can taste flat or harsh in a light cocktail.
4. Shake with ice
Fill the shaker about halfway with ice. Seal it well and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds, until the outside feels very cold.
5. Strain into the glass
Empty the ice water from the chilled glass if you used it. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass, leaving the shaker ice behind.
6. Top with sparkling wine
Slowly pour in the chilled sparkling wine. Pour gently down the side of the glass if you can, so the bubbles last longer.
7. Garnish and serve
Add a lemon twist, raspberry, or thin strawberry slice. Serve right away while the drink is cold and fizzy.
03From our kitchen
Cook's tips
- Make-ahead: You can mix the pink gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup up to 4 hours ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator. Shake with ice and add sparkling wine only when serving.
- Storage: This cocktail does not store well once topped with sparkling wine. The bubbles fade quickly, so make only what you plan to drink right away.
- Simple syrup swap: To make 1:1 simple syrup, stir equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved, then cool. You can also use store-bought simple syrup.
- Sparkling wine choice: Choose a dry bottle labeled brut. Sweet sparkling wine can make the drink taste too sugary.
- Pink gin swap: If you do not have pink gin, use London dry gin and add 1 teaspoon raspberry syrup or strawberry liqueur. Reduce the simple syrup slightly if the added ingredient is sweet.
- Less sweet version: Use 1/4 ounce simple syrup instead of 1/2 ounce. This works well if your pink gin is already sweetened.
Cook's note
Pink gins vary a lot. Some are dry and lightly tinted, while others are sweet and fruit-forward. Taste your gin before mixing, then adjust the simple syrup to suit the bottle.
04Frequently asked
Questions & answers
What is pink gin?
Pink gin is usually gin flavored or tinted with ingredients such as berries, rhubarb, rose, or bitters. Modern pink gins range from dry to quite sweet, so the flavor depends on the brand.
Can I make a Pink Gin 75 without a cocktail shaker?
Yes. Use a jar with a tight lid. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice, then shake well. Strain through a small sieve into your glass before adding sparkling wine.
Can I use prosecco instead of Champagne?
Yes. Brut prosecco, cava, sparkling rosé, or any dry sparkling wine works. Champagne gives a drier, toastier flavor, while prosecco is usually fruitier.
How do I make a batch for a party?
For 6 drinks, combine 9 ounces pink gin, 4 1/2 ounces lemon juice, and 3 ounces simple syrup in a pitcher. Chill for up to 4 hours. For each drink, shake 2 3/4 ounces of the mix with ice, strain into a glass, and top with 2 ounces sparkling wine.
Why did my drink taste too sour?
Lemons vary in tartness, and some pink gins are very dry. Add another small splash of simple syrup, about 1 teaspoon at a time, until the drink tastes balanced.
05Per serving
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
1 cocktail
Amount per serving
% Daily Value*
- Total Fat0 g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat0 g
- 0%
- Cholesterol0 mg
- 0%
- Sodium4 mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate13 g
- 5%
- Dietary Fiber0 g
- 0%
- Total Sugars11 g
- Protein0 g
- 0%
- Vitamin D0 mcg
- 0%
- Calcium6 mg
- 0%
- Iron0.1 mg
- 1%
- Potassium65 mg
- 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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