The Recipe · No.1058 · Virgin French 75 (French 75 Mocktail)
Virgin French 75 (French 75 Mocktail), and where to source it
Shake the lemon and syrup cold, then top with the bubbles in the flute. Never shake anything carbonated. The lemon-syrup base gets shaken and strained on its own, and the zero-proof sparkling wine only meets it in the glass, poured slow to keep the mousse.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineSpritz
Cost$$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for1servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Fresh lemon
Real lemon juice for the shaken base. Bottled tastes flat and this is a sharp, elegant drink.
0.75 ozrecommended
Local / market
Simple syrup
Equal-parts sugar syrup to round the lemon. Keep it restrained so the drink stays crisp.
2 tsprecommended
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Zero-proof sparkling wine
A dry non-alcoholic sparkling wine gives the bubbles and backbone that used to come from champagne and gin.
3 ozrecommended
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Zero-proof gin alternative
A splash of non-alcoholic gin botanical nods to the original's juniper. Optional.
0.5 ozto taste
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Lemon twist
A long twist expressed over the top puts citrus oil on the nose.
1recommended
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Ice
Cubes for the shaker only. The flute is served up, no ice.
for shakerrecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer●●●●●Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
ShakeShake the lemon juice, syrup, and gin alternative with ice until the shaker frosts.
StrainStrain into a chilled flute, no ice.
TopTop slowly with the sparkling wine to keep the mousse, then express a lemon twist over the glass.
Can you make Virgin French 75 (French 75 Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed
No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.
Can you freeze Virgin French 75 (French 75 Mocktail)? — Not ideal
Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.
Can you make Virgin French 75 (French 75 Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Virgin French 75 (French 75 Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes
Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.
Is Virgin French 75 (French 75 Mocktail) vegan? — Yes
Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.
Community Notes
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