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Recipe: Empress French 75

Rebecca ConnorsMay 28, 2026

This Empress French 75 puts a vibrant twist on the classic Champagne cocktail, swapping the traditional top-off for a silky foam finish that showcases any indigo gin’s striking violet hue. The floral, citrus-forward notes shine against bright lemon and a hint of sweetness for a cocktail that’s as striking to look at as it is to drink.

The smooth foam texture lifts the floral botanicals and tart lemon in this drink for a finish that feels both festive and refined.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz indigo gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 egg white, or 3 drops Ripples Foamer

Instructions:

Step 1: Combine

Combine all ingredients in your shaker

Step 2: Dry Shake
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to activate your foaming agent.

Shaking a cocktail shaker in front of a cocktail printer

Step 3: Wet Shake
Add ice, and shake again to chill

add ice to shaker

Step 4: Double-strain and print
Double-strain into a coupe glass, and make sure you fill the glass to the brim. Then print with your favorite Ripples cocktail print.

Step 5: Serve
Impress your guests with a perfectly garnished drink created with the Ripples cocktail printer.

The French 75 has been a celebration staple since the 1920s. This variation leans into that legacy with a foam layer that’s made for toasting, and for printing. A custom cocktail garnish printed directly on the foam turns any pour into a personalized moment. Consider the Ripples cocktail printer for your next event or wedding bar program. Learn more.

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