this cocktail was named after the French 75mm field gun—a piece of artillery famous for its accuracy and power. The drink was said to hit with similar force, earning its military moniker.

T he French 75 is among the fanciest of cocktails. Sure, there’s the tried-and-true martini and the timeless Old Fashioned, but the French 75 has got what those two don’t – ...

Shake first three ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled flute, and top with about 3 oz. of chilled Champagne.

The guns given to the University by the French include a battered "French 75," a captured German light field piece, and two captured trench mortars. Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe ...

Before gin and Champagne ever got involved, the French 75, officially “Matériel de 75 mm Mle 1897,” was a 2,700-lb field gun rolled out by the French to fight WWI. It was a closely guarded ...