Drinks Cocktails Gin Cocktails Rosé French 75 Be the first to rate & review! Channel Provence, France with this pretty and pink cocktail. By Rebekah Peppler Rebekah Peppler Rebekah Peppler is a Paris-based freelance writer who specializes in recipes and lifestyle writing on cooking, eating, and drinking the French way. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 2, 2024 Tested by Jasmine Smith Tested by Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith is a recipe developer and tester at Dotdash Meredith Corporation. In addition to her work in test kitchens, Jasmine is a freelance culinary producer for a variety of food festivals. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Close 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. The Best Rosés for Summer, From Bargain Pours to Splurge-Worthy Bottles 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. 8 Impossibly Chic Cocktails to Channel Summer in the South of France 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. Rate It Print