Pomegranate French 75

This Pomegranate French 75 is the perfect celebration cocktail. Make a pomegranate simple syrup, then shake it up with gin and top with champagne!

When it comes to fancy-but-simple cocktails, the French 75 is the uncontested king in my book. The classic version is a basic concoction of lemon juice, simple syrup, gin and champagne, usually served out of champagne flutes or coupe glasses with an elegant garnish on top.

Of course, though, I can never leave simple recipes alone, so I like to jazz mine up. And I’ve gotta say, this pomegranate French 75 is even more delicious (and prettier to look at!) than the original. All it takes are a few simple ingredients to create this strong and impressive drink.

And when I say strong, I mean it. It’s got both gin and champagne, after all — it may look pretty, but as they say, this is a drink that’ll put hair on your chest.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions and Variations
• Equipment Needed
• Make-Ahead Tips
• FAQs
• Pomegranate French 75

Ingredients

A standard French 75 just calls for a few basic ingredients. We’ll follow that same framework but bring in a few little additions. To make this cocktail, you’ll need…

• Gin. There’s some debate about whether French 75s should include gin or cognac, but I’m a gin girlie myself, so that’s what I’m sticking to. Opt for something that’s at least middle shelf, as you will taste the gin in this. Bombay Sapphire is a decent affordable option that’s available at most stores.
• Champagne. You can use dry champagne or a sweeter bubbly like Prosecco. Choose your favorite!
• Pomegranate juice. We’ll use this to create a sweet and flavorful pomegranate simple syrup.
• Sugar. To make our simple syrup! Regular ol’ granulated sugar is perfect.
• Lemon juice. As always, fresh is best.
• Pomegranate seeds. Optional, but fun and very pretty.
• Ice. And plenty of it! Ice is essential not only to chill our cocktail, but also to dilute it properly so it’s balanced and not too strong.

Instructions

This pomegranate French 75 is so easy to make, you’ll feel like a regular bartender. Here’s what you’ll do:

1. Make the pomegranate simple syrup by combining equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved. That’s how easy it is to make a simple syrup! Make sure it’s completely cooled before assembling your cocktails.
2. When you’re ready to make your drinks, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add everything except the champagne and shake for about 30 seconds, or until the cocktail shaker is nice and frosty.
3. Strain into two champagne flutes, then top each with champagne or Prosecco. Add a few pomegranate seeds for garnish if you want to get extra fancy. Enjoy right away!

Substitutions and Variations

With a cocktail this simple, there are infinite possibilities! Try subbing in your favorite juice for both the simple syrup and the cocktail itself. This is also particularly delicious with cranberry juice in place of pomegranate. Feel free to experiment and make it your own!

Equipment Needed

• Cocktail shaker
• Shot glass or jigger

Make-Ahead Tips

The pomegranate simple syrup keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks. I like to make it the night before, cool it a bit, then transfer it to a jar and store it in the refrigerator for quick cocktails at a moment’s notice.

This recipe also scales well to serve a crowd, and you can batch it to have it ready to serve when guests arrive. Just combine the simple syrup, gin, pomegranate juice and lemon juice in a large container with a lid, then add lots of ice and shake together. Strain out the ice and store the mixture in an airtight container overnight. When ready to serve, pour about 2 ounces of the mixture into a glass and top with a few ounces of champagne.

FAQs

More fun and fancy cocktail recipes:
Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
Irish Iced Coffee
Raspberry Bee’s Knees

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