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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

    • 2 oz vodka

    • 1/2 oz blackberry rosemary syrup

    • 3/4 oz lime juice

    • 3/4 oz simple syrup

    • 3 drops Ripples Foamer

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 printeradd ice to shaker

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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