Valley's best cocktails

French 75

The Place: Estate House, 7134 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-970-4099, estatehouseaz.com

The French 75 radiates sophistication. Tart, bubbly and oh so satisfying, kindly grasp the stem of the champagne flute as you hobnob with a classy-chic crowd at the Estate House's elegant champagne bar, the kind of place that serves a caviar and lobster parfait. The French 75 was originally created during World War I by an American army officer who had the taste for champagne and an abundance of cognac. Voila! The French 75, named after 75-millimeter guns, was born. The drink has since found its way into upper-crust bars around America, and the Estate House makes the best of them.

The Price: $14

The Magic: Frapin Cognac, fresh lemon juice, rock syrup, shaken, topped with champagne in a flute.