We Can't Get Enough of This Pink Play on a French 75

Rosé French 75

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Channel Provence, France with this pretty and pink cocktail.

Rebekah Peppler

Published on July 2, 2024

Tested by

Jasmine Smith

Rosé 75 cocktails in glasses — Rosé 75 in glasses. Photo:
Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

Cook Time:

2 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

1 drink

Bubbly, tart, and of course, pink, this play on a French 75 is perfect for summer cocktail hours. The Rosé 75 features a syrup made with dry rosé wine, gin, a touch of sweet vermouth, and lemon juice, topped off with sparkling rosé.

Akin to a classic French 75, which is made with gin or Cognac, lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling wine, this rosy-hued version takes on nutty, caramelized notes thanks to a syrup made with rosé wine and granulated sugar, alongside a splash of sweet vermouth. Fuller-bodied sparkling rosé adds a rich dimension that bringing this combination to a triumphant finish. The drink can be easily scaled up to serve a crowd; simply combine the still ingredients and top with sparkling wine when it is time to serve.

Why the Rosé 75 works

The still ingredients in this cocktail get shaken with ice, yielding a well-chilled cocktail that is the perfect vehicle for effervescent and aromatic sparkling wine. The syrup — equal parts rosé and granulated sugar — is easy to make and anchors the flavors of this low-lift yet complex-tasting cocktail.

The Rosé 75 is all about harmoniously balancing sweet, tart. and fruity flavors. The lemon balances the sugary flavors of the rosé syrup, gin adds an herbaceous edge, and the sparkling wine brings lift and cuts through the cocktail's richness.

Leftover rosé syrup can be drizzled over cakes or ice cream, or used in a simple highball with club soda.

Make ahead

Rosé syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Ingredients

Rosé Syrup

1/2 cup rose wine
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Rosé 75

1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/2 ounce rosé syrup
1/2 ounce lemon juice
2 ounces sparkling rosé wine
1 lemon peel for garnish

Directions

Make the Rosé Syrup: Stir together rosé and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes before using.
Make the cocktail: Combine gin, vermouth, rosé syrup, and lemon juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously until well chilled; strain into a coupe glass.
Top cocktail with chilled sparkling rosé (add more wine to taste, if desired).
Hold 1 lemon peel strip by its long edges over 1 cocktail, skin facing down into glass, and pinch peel to express citrus oils; add lemon peel to glass.

Rosé French 75

Why the Rosé 75 works

Make ahead

Ingredients

Directions

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