Velvet Blackberry French 75

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A sophisticated twist on the classic French 75, enriched with fresh blackberry puree for a velvety texture and fruity depth. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, blackberry puree for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 oz gin
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz blackberry puree
0.25 oz simple syrup
3 oz brut sparkling wine
as needed ice cubes
2 for garnish blackberries
1 strip lemon twist

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Instructions

Step 1: Add 1 oz gin, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz blackberry puree, and 0.25 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
Step 2: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10 seconds until well chilled.
Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute.
Step 4: Slowly top with 3 oz brut sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
Step 5: Garnish with 2 fresh blackberries skewered on a cocktail pick, resting across the rim, and a lemon twist expressed over the surface then hooked on the glass edge.