The French 95 Cocktail
A bourbon-based cousin of the French 75—bright lemon, a touch of syrup, and a lively pour of Champagne.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Champagne flute or coupe
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Peeler or knife
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz dry champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
- 1 twist lemon peel garnish
- ice
Instructions
- Add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake for 10–15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled flute or coupe.
- Top slowly with dry champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist (or a maraschino cherry) and serve.
Notes
Use a smooth, mid-proof bourbon and Brut sparkling wine for balance. Adjust syrup to taste. Always add bubbles last to preserve effervescence.