From brunches to evening toasts, this alcohol-free French 75 mocktail is a a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for dry January!
French 75 Mocktail
The French 75 is the epitome of elegance—a sparkling cocktail that exudes sophistication. But who says you need alcohol to enjoy this bubbly drink? With a few simple swaps, you can craft a French 75 mocktail that’s just as refreshing and chic as the original. Perfect for special occasions like brunch, baby showers, or holiday gatherings, this mocktail brings the fizz and flair without the booze.
The Dry Challenge
This guest post is written by Hilary Sheinbaum, author of the THE DRY CHALLENGE and her latest one GOING DRY: A Workbook.
Hilary sent me her books a few years ago and I love using them as a resource when I want to do a dry challenge. Taking a break from drinking (even for just a month!) has extreme benefits and can be incredibly life-changing. From losing weight, to saving money, to sleeping better at night, the overall health and mental gains of going dry for a month are endless. H0pe you enjoy her mocktail and buy her book if this sounds like something that will help you!
It Started With a Bet
Hi I’m Hilary Sheinbaum, I started participating in Dry January in 2017. Truth be told, it was inspired by a silly bet that I made with a guy friend on New Year’s Eve. The premise? Both of us would attempt a Dry Jan — no wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, shots or anything else with ABV — for 31 days. The person who sipped anything alcoholic in that time frame would lose and therefore have to buy the winner dinner anywhere in New York City. No restaurant or dollar amount was off the table. If we both lost, no fancy dinner. If we both won: we would split the bill. (Did I mention I’m a journalist and my beat at the time was booze? My friend thought he was a shoe-in for a win!)
In the end, I ended up winning the bet (and a free dinner, courtesy of my friend Al) but in the long run: I gained so much more than a meal. In a mere 31 days, I learned how alcohol was negatively impacting my sleep, mood and anxiety. As corny as it sounds: it changed the way I drink… and my career, among other things.
I can’t say that it stuck longer than 31 days that *first* year… but now Dry January has become a tradition that I look forward to at the start of every calendar year. I drink a lot less than I used to outside of January, and often I extend my dry-periods into February, March, and beyond. Sober October is another month I really enjoy as well.
My years-long journey inspired my first book THE DRY CHALLENGE and my latest one GOING DRY: A Workbook, which has 70 prompts, exercises, and activities to encourage reflection and serve as a judgment-free guide. Interactive pages provide insights and offer support for readers embarking on their personal dry journeys.
How To Get Started Going Dry
Whether you’re looking to do for a full Dry Jan or a damp one, I highly suggest trying nonalcoholic wines, beers and spirits, and NA cocktails (aka mocktails) along the way. To get started on your journey, there’s a site called BetterRhodes.com that has tons of NA options to try, and even an app called BetterWithout that can help you locate restaurants and bars that have NA menus when you are out and about. There are also step-by-step apps like Reframe, which have helped hundreds of thousands of people reduce their alcohol consumption, and offer support.
Lastly, it’s important to note that Dry Januarys and dry month challenges are not recovery programs or for people seeking recovery options. If you are truly struggling to give up alcohol, please speak to a doctor.
With all of that said: on the heels of the Eras tour ending (yes, I’m so sad about it!), my favorite mocktail is what I call a French ’89 (a spin on the French75 that also gives a nod to Taylor Swift’s birth year, since she crushed this past year and told TIME Magazine that she was not drinking while on tour!)
Ingredients for this French 75 Mocktail Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need to make this! See exact measurements in the recipe card below.
How To Make a French 75 Mocktail
- Build the drink by adding the non-alchoholic gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a glass or cocktail shaker and shake or stir.
- Pour into a Champagne Flute. Add the sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon peel. Enjoy!
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French 75 Mocktail
Ingredients
Instructions
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Build the drink by adding the non-alchoholic gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a glass. Stir.
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Pour into a Champagne Flute. Add the sparkling wine.
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Garnish with a lemon peel. Enjoy!
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