Can I use whiskey instead of bourbon?

Of course, it's all up to you! If you use whiskey instead of bourbon, your cocktail will be a little less sweet and a little less smooth, since bourbon is typically sweeter than whiskey.

What's the difference between a French 75, French 76, French 77, and a French 95?

All of these cocktails have lemon juice, simple syrup and champagne, but the primary alcohol varies by cocktail. The French 75 uses gin, the 76 uses vodka, the 77 uses elderflower liqueur, and the 95 uses bourbon or whiskey.

French 95 - Crowded Kitchen

Description

This French 95 cocktail (also known as a French 75 with bourbon) is an easy, 4-ingredient drink that's perfect for entertaining guests. These beautiful cocktails are easy to make, sophisticated, and delicious!

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 ounces bourbon or whiskey
1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces simple syrup
6 ounces chilled dry champagne or sparkling wine
Lemon peel for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker half filled with ice.
Shake to combine, then pour into a glass.
Top with champagne, and garnish with a lemon peel.

Notes

Makes 2 cocktails.

Everything tastes best chilled: For the most refreshing cocktail, chill all of the components of this French 95 for several hours before assembling. Since there are only 4 ingredients in this cocktail, having chilled ingredients makes a big difference. You can even chill the glasses if you'd like!

Simple syrup: You can use store-bought or make your own (it's super easy!). Here's how to make it: Simply combine equal parts water and sugar (we suggest 1/2 cup of each) in a small saucepan. Heat over medium low and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Let it cool completely before adding to your cocktail. You can store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a few months.

Serving suggestion: We enjoy serving our French 95 in a champagne coupe, martini glass, or even a champagne flute. For garnish, you can make your own lemon tuile or twist, or just add a lemon slice to the rim of each glass.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: Shaker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 186
Sugar: 11.9 g
Sodium: 4.6 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.1 g