French 95
A French 75 made with bourbon.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Bourbon
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml bourbon into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
About the French 95
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
French 95 FAQ
What's in a French 95?
30 ml bourbon, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a French 95?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a French 95?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a French 95 in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
