8 Unique Twists on the French 75, the Best Spring Cocktail

Take everything you love about the classic and add fresh strawberry purée in place of plain simple syrup. The result is refreshing, fruity and the kind of drink that belongs at any evening event.

All it takes is a homemade lavender simple syrup, which is quite easy to make, and the whole drink shifts into something floral and a little fancy. Use a botanical gin and throw a sprig of fresh lavender in the glass for a garnish that’s elevated.

Replace the simple syrup with St-Germain elderflower liqueur and call it a day. It adds a floral sweetness that makes the drink taste more complex without adding extra effort on your end.

Swapping gin for cognac is the oldest debate in French 75 history, and honestly, both versions are tasty. The cognac version, often called the French 125, is warmer, richer and a little smoother. This recipe was made to be made after a long work day.

Swap in raspberry liqueur for the simple syrup and you get a delicious berry flavor and a blush color that looks genuinely stunning in a coupe glass. Fresh raspberries and a lemon twist on top and this one practically garnishes itself.

Blood orange juice brings a ruby-pink hue and a slightly bitter citrus flavor that pairs well with the bubbles. It's best made earlier in spring, when blood oranges are still in season.

Peach purée or peach nectar mixed into the base makes for a drink that tastes like the first warm weekend of the year. If you want to go all in, infuse your gin with fresh peaches a day or two ahead.

A beverage for when you want something bubbly and not sweet — put muddled cucumber and fresh mint in the shaker to completely transform the classic into something cool, crisp and garden-fresh.