French 95

2016-01-03 Bourbon Brandy/Vermouth/Wine Stars - 5 Tarus

The nicest thing to happen between France and the US since the Statue of Liberty – the French 95:

cocktail

2.00 ounces Buffalo Trace bourbon

0.75 ounce lemon juice

0.50 ounce cane sugar syrup

Dry champagne

Short shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with three ice cubes, then strain into a fizz glass with two ice cubes. Top with champagne. No garnish.

I came across this recipe in the Death & Co. book when I was making the French 75 for a New Year’s party. I have a friend who really likes bourbon so I decided to make this for him.

I’m not sure why they jumped from 75 to 95 when naming it, but combining bourbon and champagne is a wonderful marriage. This is kind of like the Collins family of drinks with champagne added for fizz instead of soda.

Rating: 5/5.

Notes: I went with Buffalo Trace bourbon as that was the brand recommended by Death & Co. The Champagne was a non-vintage [Demilly de Baere Cuvee Carte d’Or Brut][5] that I had received as a gift.