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Pomegranate French 75 is a sweet and tart spin on a classic French 75! It’s the perfect bubbly cocktail for winter and for toasting with this holiday season! Cheers!
If you love pomegranate cocktails be sure to try out these pomegranate margaritas!
This post and recipe have been updated since it was originally published on 12/19/2018
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Pomegranate French 75
- What is a French 75?
- What Does Gin Taste Like?
- Ingredients
- How to Make Pomegranate French 75
- How to Make a French 75 Mocktail
- Recipe Tip
- More Champagne Cocktails
- Did you make this pomegranate French 75? I’d love if you’d leave a recipe rating and review.
- Pomegranate French 75 Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Pomegranate French 75
Simple ingredients – You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delicious cocktail and none of them are complicated or hard to find.
Refreshing and bubbly – If you love bubbly cocktails that go down easy, you’ll love this pomegranate French 75! It has a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors and is topped off with champagne for that bubbly effervescence.
Cocktail for any occasion – Not only is is this a great cocktail to toast with at Christmas dinner or to ring in the New Year, but it’s fantastic served at a winter brunch, bridal shower, or any event where you need a refreshing and easy to make cocktail.
What is a French 75?
A French 75 is a cocktail made up of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup (or sugar), and champagne. Everything except the champagne is put into a cocktail shaker and strained out into a champagne flute. I also, think a coupe glass is nice for serving. To finish off the cocktail, it’s topped off with champagne.
What Does Gin Taste Like?
Gin has a unique flavor profile. Juniper berries are a must in Gin and provide a strong fresh, piney flavor. Aside from that, the other botanicals used are a dealer’s choice when it comes to making gin. Citrus peel, coriander seeds, bark, roots, and cardamom are just a few of the other botanicals that may be added in when making gin.
Ingredients
- Gin – I like to use Hendrick’s for this recipe. It’s easy to find and has a clean, dry, fresh flavor.
- Pomegranate juice – Be sure the pomegranate juice is just that and there are no other fruit juices mixed in with it. The bottle should say something like “pure” or “100%” pomegranate juice.
- Lemon juice – Use a fresh lemon and squeeze the juice yourself for the best flavor.
- Agave syrup – Used to sweeten the cocktail. Adjust the amount used depending on how sweet or not sweet you like your cocktails.
- Champagne – Dry and bubbly. You can also use prosecco or cava.
How to Make Pomegranate French 75
You only need 5 minutes or less to make this sparkling cocktail! Add all of the ingredients, except the champagne to a cocktail shaker that has ice in it. Shake for about 15 seconds or until it’s ice cold.
Strain the mixture out into a champagne flute and top it off with champagne. If you’re feeling fancy, add in some pomegranate arils for garnish.
How to Make a French 75 Mocktail
Replace the gin in this cocktail with a non-alcoholic gin. Use the same amounts of pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and agave syrup.
Shake in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and strain out into a champagne flute. Top the cocktail off with sparkling water.
Recipe Tip
If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, fill a mason jar with ice and add the cocktail ingredients into it. Screw on the lid and shake until it’s cold. Strain it into a glass using the lid to keep the ice from falling in or use a small fine mesh strainer.
More Champagne Cocktails
Did you make this pomegranate French 75? I’d love if you’d leave a recipe rating and review.
Pomegranate French 75
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin (such as Hendrick’s)
- 2 ounces pomegranate juice
- 1 ounce agave syrup or simple syrup
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 6 ounces Champagne or Prosecco
- Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the gin, pomegranate juice, agave syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds until chilled. Strain the mixture into two champagne flutes and top with champagne. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
