What makes a French 95?

A French 95 is based on the cocktail French 75, which is comprised of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. This version swaps the gin for bourbon or whiskey.

What bourbon is best for this recipe?

I used Woodford Reserve for this recipe; Angels Envy and Four Roses Small Batch are other good options.

French 95 AKA a French 75 with Bourbon

A French 95 in a coup glass garnished with a dried orange slice.

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This champagne and bourbon cocktail is the perfect way to add a bit of celebration to your bourbon! A French 95 combines bourbon, champagne, lemon juice, and simple syrup and is a fun twist on the French 75.

Author: Pate Giltner
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 minute
Yield: 1 drink
Category: Cocktail
Method: Stirred
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1/2 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces bourbon
2 ounces champagne

Instructions

Add 1/2 ounce lemon juice to a champagne flute or coupe glass.
Followed 1-ounce simple syrup.
Add 2 ounces bourbon.
Top with 2 ounces of champagne.

Find it online: https://thegandmkitchen.com/french-95-aka-a-french-75-with-bourbon/