Let's just say, this frozen French 75 cocktail is everything you love about the OG-fresh lemon, champagne (or prosecco), with a splash of gin, but frozen.
This drink is all sorts of bougie, yet refreshing, and we're gonna be talking about her for summers to come. Trust.
When I say this drink gives happy hour energy, I mean it. It's on the verge of being a slushy rather than super frozen, and it always hits the spot when you want something to quench your thirst when you're out with the crew.
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- Taste - This french 75 tastes like a bubbly, crisp lemon slushy. A little tang, a little zip (yes, zip) from the prosecco and gin. It's perfection.
- Prep Level - You just need to pour liquids together, blend, and pour.
- Best Served With - This is refreshing in and of itself, but even better when paired with my fresh tomato sauce pasta, my strawberry basil caprese salad, or alongside grilled lamb chops or greek chicken burgers with tzatziki sauce.
Trusted Tips and Reminders
- Use enough ice to make this thicker, but you can also scale down the amount of ice if you want it more of a slushy texture. More ice = thicker; less ice = thinner.
- Add in a little sweetener to cut through the citrusy flavor. I prefer to use either honey or agave nectar. You could also use simple syrup (sugar and water).
- Use fresh lemon juice, not from the bottle or concentrate. A traditional French 75 drink always uses french lemon juice. To be frank, fresh tastes better!
The Ingredient List
- Gin - I love gin for the herbal aromas and flavors, but you can easily swap with vodka or tequila.
- Prosecco - An Italian sparkling wine, which is NOT the same as champagne, but if you really wanted to, you can use champagne in this, OR a cava.
- Lemon Juice - Freshly squeezed lemon juice is what works best in this drink.
- Ice - Of course, to make this a frozen bevvy, we use ice, just about two cups.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Where does French 75 come from?
The origin of the French 75 comes from World War II, and was deliberately named after the 75mm field gun commonly used in the war. There's also some history that states the first French 75 cocktail was invented at Harry's New York Bar in the early 1900s. You can read more about this classic drink if you're curious!
Step by Step Process Photos
Step 1: In a blender, pour in the fresh squeezed lemon juice and add in the ice.
Step 2: To the ice, pour in the prosecco and gin. Close the lid, then blend until very smooth and there are no remaining large ice chunks. Pour into a glass (coupe, highball, or wine glass) garnished with fresh lemon wedge.
Simple Swaps and Substitutions
- If you're not into gin, simply swap for a French 75 with vodka, or even use tequila.
- You can use a different type of sparkling drink like champagne, cava, or skip the champagne and use soda water/club soda.
- Making this a mocktail? Use a zero-proof liquor or skip it entirely and use fresh lemon juice, ice, club soda (or Fresca, my personal favorite), and a little elderflower syrup (non alcoholic).
Frequently Asked Questions
You can certainly make this in a larger batch by doubling the ingredients, but just know, that anything made with ice will dilute, so be sure to serve almost immediately so that it stays frozen and fresh.
If you want to spruce this up, add some grenadine for some color and sweetness or even other citrus flavors like lime or grapefruit.
To make this cocktail non-alcoholic (aka a mocktail), you can omit the gin and prosecco and use a zero-proof gin or simply use a club soda or lemon lime soda like Sprite or my personal favorite Fresca. Blend and serve!
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Frozen French 75 Cocktail
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ice
- ¼ cup Gin
- ¾ cup Prosecco
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a blender, pour in the fresh squeezed lemon juice and add in the ice.
- To the ice, pour in the prosecco and gin. Close the lid, then blend until very smooth and there are no remaining large ice chunks. Pour into a glass (coupe, highball, or wine glass) garnished with fresh lemon wedge.
Jaimee says
I made this drink on Sunday for my friends BBQ and we all loved it. It was a little strong because I added way too much vodka, but we added more ice and more lemon juice and a little sugar to help. It was very yummy!