The 10 best French 75 cocktails in NYC

This swanky Midtown jazz club specializes in (duh) rum, but its bartenders also know their way around a great French 75. The classic version here includes the standard gin, bubbly and lemon, but you also have the choice of subbing in vodka for a French 76 if that’s your spirit of choice.

This rustic, tucked-away spot at the end of an adorable light-strung LES alleyway offers a variety of cocktails to complement its hearty plates. Its classic French 75 uses smooth, creamy Plymouth gin for a particularly full-bodied drink.

This library of liquors boasts an astounding cocktail list of more than 100 expertly mixed drinks. Its French 75 goes rogue, subbing in warming brown cognac for the traditional clear gin—and the results are just as tasty as you’d expect.

This East Village gem welcomes drinkers of all stripes, with a cocktail list that includes both out-there experimental concoctions and tried-and-true favorites. Fans of the latter will appreciate Summit’s French 75, which hews mostly classic—although the bubbles here are prosecco and the sweetness comes in the form of agave nectar.

This shabbily charming Gowanus spot mixes fresh, seasonally inspired cocktails that get lift from herbs and botanicals such as lavender, mint and grated nutmeg. Its French 475 is a bright spring twist on the original, with muddled cucumber, house lemonade and cava.

This NOLA-embodying Crown Heights spot packs ‘em in nightly for fresh oysters, messy po’boys and plates of jambalaya. Before tucking in, sip a classic French 75 with gin, lemon and bubbly.

This snug East Village wine bar features a voluminous vino list offering everything from New Zealand sauvignon blanc to Spanish rioja crianza. Its champagne sparkles in a French 75 variation that slips in a bit of citrusy Cointreau for extra sweetness.

This genre-bending LES den is part Italian trattoria, part Asian cocktail bar, with handmade pastas dominating the dinner menu. The house drinks look east, though, with ingredients such as chrysanthemum, five spice and melon puree. Craving something more classic? Opt for the spot’s perfect French 75, with a spritz of club soda for extra lightness.

This swanky Tribeca bar is serious about its cocktails, accenting its house creations with homebrewed syrups, bitters and infusions. But even amongst all the invention and tinkering, the cocktail list makes room for old-school favorites. Sip a classic French 75, or sub in vodka for a 76.

It’s not fun to be stuck in Midtown East, but the World Bar, situated a hop, skip and a jump from the United Nations, helps you drink away your sorrows. Its French 75 variation subs cognac for the gin, alongside the more traditional touches of lemon and sugar.