"The signature French 75 cocktail recipe is simple perfection. It's made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a topping of Champagne. To make it pear-forward, the easiest route is through the syrup. Replace the plain simple syrup with a homemade pear version (pear slices simmered with sugar and water), or muddle a few fresh pear slices in the shaker before straining into your flute."
"If you're ready to take things further, consider reimagining the French 75 with pear-based spirits in place of gin. Subarashii Kudamono Asian Pear Eau de Vie is made from Pennsylvania-grown Asian pears, offering delicate notes of apple, grape, and flowers. Clear Creek Distillery's Williams Pear Brandy brings a bolder edge with subtle pepper and ginger tones. Together, they produce an aromatic, fruit-driven, and effortlessly smooth cocktail."
The French 75 combines gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne for a sparkling, citrusy balance between sweet and tart. Transform it by substituting simple syrup with pear syrup made by simmering pear slices with sugar and water, or by muddling fresh pear slices in the shaker before straining. Serve in a chilled coupe to keep sips crisp and garnish with edible gold leaf, sugared rosemary, or a thin pear slice. Pear flavors are popular in fall beverages, and pear-based eaux-de-vie or pear brandy can replace gin for a fruit-driven, aromatic variation.
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