Nonalcoholic French 75
Updated May 18, 2022
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Ingredients
- Ice
- 1ounce Sweet Bay-Peppercorn Shrub
- ½ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3dashes orange bitters (optional; see Tip)
- 2ounces soda water
- 1ounce dry tonic water
- Lemon twist
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
20 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 16 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the Sweet Bay-Peppercorn Shrub, lemon juice and bitters, if using. Cover and shake until well chilled. Strain into a Nick and Nora or coupe glass, and top with soda water and tonic. Finish with the lemon twist.
- Most bitters have a small amount of alcohol and, while very diluted, make sure whomever you’re making a drink for is OK with this addition, or skip entirely.
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We really enjoyed this.... The non-alcoholic version was actually better than a version I made using champagne in a more standard French 75 configuration. I agree with the concern about too much sugar and was thinking about alternatives, but the sugar itself seems essential to drawing the oils out of the rinds when making the shrub. The blend of the herbs and the citrus oil and the cloves is subtly spicy and lovely. Thank you n y t!
Good, but to make it REALLY good you have to almost double the peppercorns, bay leaf, and cloves. As written, they just get obliterated by the citrus.
Bitters do NOT have a small amount of alcohol—the percentage of alcohol in bitters is quite high, however, because you only put in a dash or three, the relative amount of alcohol in this drink is low.
This was very good. I added juniper berries to get more gin flavour and will add more of the herbs and spices and try less sugar next time. It keeps well and makes a nice refreshing drink with plain soda water added. Would love more recipes like this.
Made this exactly as written and loved it. This is maybe my favorite non-alcoholic cocktail I’ve tried. It has a really nice flavor with the peppercorns that gives a little bite to feel more like an alcoholic cocktail. Very easy to make, just need resting time for the shrub (a weekend recipe for me). Definitely will make again and again.
Really enjoyed the spicy/fizzy/citrus hit! Will try increasing spices and herbs next time, and mix up the citrus. It works well with alcohol too 😀
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